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Zara

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

I have no known medical issues but I need blood tests to make sure there are no underlying issues Zara's story is unique. She is the sister of Zuby and Ziggy, who have been at our shelter since 2023. They were rescued as strays because locals weren't friendly to them. Zara was actually being fed by locals and every time our volunteers came to check, she was allright. But then unfortunately in the summer of 2024 she was attacked by other dogs and brought to the vet. At the shelter Zara was reunited with her brothers Zuby and Ziggy. They moved to a bigger kennel so that Zara could live with them. It's like it has always been the three of them.Zara resembles her brothers not only by her looks. She is a calm dog, gentle, a bit shy, but once you gain her trust she'll give you all her love. She is good with other dogs and has no issues with cats. She even walks well on the leash - imagine, she has never walked on a leash before. She will probably respond good to children, just like her brothers do. Zara weighs 25 kg.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇬🇷Heraklion

Shelter

Gouves Shelter

Living with Zara

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Listed 7 months ago

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About Zara

What life with Zara looks like

Zara is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Gouves Shelter in Heraklion.

A young 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.

Note from the shelter: Previously attacked by other dogs, may need gentle introduction

🇬🇷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 Zara, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zara?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Gouves Shelter handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zara on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zara if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Gouves 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Zara 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 Zara 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 Gouves Shelter early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zara 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.