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Adopt Xavier

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Update 26.6.2025: Xavier is one of the pups who were found when they were just a few days old—bottle-fed and lovingly raised in a foster home. At around 6 months old, he and his siblings came to the shelter. At almost 10 months old, Xavier is more than ready to start a new chapter in his life. He’s a small-to-medium-sized young boy, weighing around 10kg. Xavier is active, playful, and full of joy! He’s also extremely social, affectionate, and trusting—thanks to growing up in a home environment with people, dogs and even cats. He absolutely loves his playtime and is perfectly integrated into a large group of dogs. Running, playing, cuddling, snuggling—Xavier does it all. Bottle-raised, he has a deep bond with humans and shows endless affection to those around him. Now, Xavier is looking for a loving forever home of his own. Will you be the one to make it happen? Update 10.6.2025: Here are brand new photos of Xavier. Now he has just 10 kg and is 40 cm. Update 12.03.2025: Xavier, brother to Shirley, Zuko, Monsuir and Oli. The newborns bottle fed by Carole , found days old on the side of the road, in an orange crate He is a sweet dog, very well socialized with other dogs and cats. He, like his siblings loves a cuddle. He is a healthy boy, crate trained and fully vacinated and ready to go…. He will fit in to a new family and make it complete Meet sweet Xavier! Now he has grown a little. Isn't he gorgous? He was with his brothers and sisters abandoned but a good foster took them in and bottle raised them. Support Xavier Today! With just €5, you can help cover Xavier's food and treats this week!

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇷Chania
Shelter
Souda Shelter
Living with Xavier
  • Vaccinated
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Bringing Xavier home

What you'll need for Xavier in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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 Xavier

What life with Xavier looks like

Xavier is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Souda Shelter in Chania.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Xavier, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Xavier?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Souda Shelter handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Xavier on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Xavier if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Souda Shelter 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 Xavier 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 Xavier 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 Souda Shelter early rather than rehoming privately; they know Xavier 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 (EN). 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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