SPAZ Athens
Athens, Greece · 34 animals available
Animals at this shelter
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How to adopt from SPAZ Athens
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Find a match
Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.
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Get in touch
Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.
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Application
Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.
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Meet & greet
Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.
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Home check
Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.
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Adoption day
Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.
Process and fees vary by shelter — contact SPAZ Athens directly for specifics.
About
About SPAZ Athens
SPAZ Athens is a dog and cat shelter based in Athens, Greece. There are currently 18 dogs and 6 cats listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed, and Domestic Shorthair.
The animals currently listed at SPAZ Athens range in age from about 5 to 7 years old. Most are large.
Adoption process
Adopting from Athens
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.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact SPAZ Athens directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Greece, see our Greece import guide.
At a glance
Breeds currently at SPAZ Athens
Nearby
Other shelters in Greece
SPAZ Athens is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Greece. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- A.C.E. Animal Compassion Europe - Tiere in Not e.V. (101 animals)
- Adespota Athens — Athens (101 animals)
- A Little Shelter (13 animals)
- Animalscare.gr - Filozoikos Syllogos Chanion (29 animals)
- CARE Corfu (4 animals)
- Corfu Animal Help — Corfu (31 animals)
- DASH Dogs — Greece (8 animals)
- Dogs Voice — Athens (676 animals)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is SPAZ Athens located?
SPAZ Athens is in Athens, Greece.
How many animals does SPAZ Athens have available for adoption?
SPAZ Athens currently has 34 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 18 dogs. Plus 6 cats. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from SPAZ Athens?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact SPAZ Athens directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — SPAZ Athens handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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.
Can I adopt from SPAZ Athens if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. SPAZ Athens typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is SPAZ Athens a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
SPAZ Athens is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at SPAZ Athens?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by SPAZ Athens directly. Typical fees in Greece cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact SPAZ Athens via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.