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Adopt Willy

Mixed Breed · Male

Willy is a Greek herding dog and has been with us since October 2024. He is still very unsure around people and sometimes barks. He is not really compatible with other dogs. But Willy is making progress. We are sure he will soon overcome his shyness. With chip and vaccinated, he is about 60-65 centimeters tall and weighs 30 kilograms.

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Willy είναι ένας ελληνικός ποιμενικός σκύλος και είναι μαζί μας από τον Οκτώβριο του 2024. Είναι ακόμα πολύ ανασφαλής με τους ανθρώπους και μερικές φορές γαβγίζει. Δεν είναι πραγματικά συμβατός με άλλα σκυλιά. Αλλά ο Willy κάνει πρόοδο. Είμαστε σίγουροι ότι σύντομα θα ξεπεράσει τις ανασφάλειές του. Με τσιπ και εμβολιασμένο Έχει ύψος περίπου 60-65 εκατοστά και ζυγίζει 30 κιλά.

Size
Age
Location
🇬🇷Aridaia
Shelter
Filozoiki Aridaias i Elpida
Living with Willy
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Willy home

What you'll need for Willy in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Willy

What life with Willy looks like

Willy is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Filozoiki Aridaias i Elpida in Aridaia.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇷Adopting from Greece

Greek shelters often partner with Northern European rescue groups for placements. Animals are sterilized, vaccinated, and chipped before adoption. Fees vary widely depending on whether the shelter is municipal or NGO-run.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Willy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Willy?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Filozoiki Aridaias i Elpida handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Willy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Willy if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Filozoiki Aridaias i Elpida will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Willy already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Willy isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Filozoiki Aridaias i Elpida early rather than rehoming privately; they know Willy and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EL). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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