Adult Dogs
2+ Years

When we found four of her puppies dumped on our beach, we knew we had to find out where they came from. We managed to track down their mother and freed her from the relentless cycle of neglect—chained and left behind with the last pup who had been "chosen to stay." Mamma Poufi is around eight years old, but she’s still full of energy and in great shape. Despite being dehydrated and malnourished when she arrived, she and her puppies made a full recovery. All of her pups have since been adopted and are thriving — now it’s her turn to find a loving home. Poufi has moved in with some adult dogs and even enjoys playing with them.

This lovely senior Staffy girl was surrendered earlier this year when her owners had to leave the island after the earthquakes. Sheila is around seven years old and has been on a little diet and exercise routine since she arrived. She gets along well with most male dogs and absolutely loves people.

Rocky and his buddy Flox were found in terrible conditions, and Rocky still bears a big scar around his neck as proof of what he’s been through. Luckily, it’s well hidden under his fur — and despite everything, Rocky remains incredibly kind to people and most dogs. (He only has one particular dog he doesn’t like and barks at during our walks — but only on the way down to the beach!) We don’t know Rocky’s exact age. According to his passport, he’s 20 years old — which is definitely a mistake! He may not see very well anymore, but he gets around just fine and never misses a treat. He lets you put on a harness without complaint and walks well on the leash.

Mama of the little pointers we never saw again in Oia after the earthquakes… So gentle, and her pups still recognized her. Sadly, she was attacked by a wild pack of dogs on the trail from Oia to Imerovigli. Luckily, some tourists found her, and she’s been recovering at the vets for the past two months.

Kodi is our best swimmer and biggest cuddler! Recently, he even got to be a ring bearer — check out our social media to see his special moment! He started out here with his siblings, but now he’s the last one still with us. Recently, he moved in with two ladies and fit right in without any problem. Kodi is a friendly, playful dog who gets along with everyone and still loves to play around with his friends. Because his thick fur isn’t ideal for the warm island climate of Santorini, it tends to get tangled. Even though Kodi isn’t used to regular grooming, he’s very patient and lets us brush and trim him — at least for short periods of time!

She’s one of the dogs abandoned after the earthquakes. She was found in Oia and is incredibly friendly.

He is an active dog who truly lives up to his name, Frisbee.

Zaika had been living for almost 5 years within the airport area in fear of humans who probably have harmed her. Many of her litters have passed from the shelter through time and thankfully have been rehomed but she always remained an elusive creature , like a "Zaika" wild rabbit. Finally the day came that this exhausted mamma with immense persistence was caught and now is enjoying motherhood in the safety of the shelter showing us trust and feeling grateful not to have to fend to keep her pups alive anymore. A big thank you to Fraport Santorini and the Municipality of Santorini for helping us get mamma Zaika and of course to all the dedicated volunteers who never gave up on her and kept feeding her all these years through the fenced area of the airport. Some of her recent pups are still with us, and she’s currently living with them, but she also loves joining the adult dogs on their walks. Zaika is gentle and kind with all the younger dogs — even those that aren’t her own puppies.

Flox came from a place with no love at all, and now he’s making up for lost time — soaking up every bit of affection he can get. If you pet a dog nearby, Flox will be right there in seconds, asking for his share of cuddles! If you’re practicing putting on a harness with another dog, Flox will happily join in and show how well he can do it. In fact, wearing a harness is part of his daily routine, so he trained to sit on command during those training sessions. He gets along well with female dogs and with males he already knows, though he’s not too fond of the younger, energetic boys. Flox has spent most of his life with his senior friend Rocky, but we’re sure he would also thrive in a loving home of his own — either with a person or a family. As a hunting breed, he wouldn’t be a good match for a home with cats, but on walks he’s focused and responsive. If there’s a little tension on the leash, he’ll turn right back to you. With some patience (and a few treats!), he’ll become an even better walking companion.

Wolfgang and his buddy Gina literally showed up at the shelter on their own — and decided to stay. He’s a handsome shepherd who loves being petted and getting treats, though he’s not a fan of climbing things — Wolfgang prefers to keep his paws firmly on the ground. He’s used to wearing a harness on his daily walks and gets along well with all the dogs. One time, he even joined Gina on a trip to the vet to save a life through a blood transfusion. He walked into the clinic like a true gentleman and patiently waited until Gina was ready to go home.

Simba found his way to our shelter in July. He is a very gentle soul, but sadly suffers from noticeable hip dysplasia (HD), a condition that affects the hip joints and can cause pain and limited mobility.

Agata is initially afraid of new things, but her curiosity helps her overcome her fears quickly. A new person? Give her a little time to assess them. Someone taking pictures of her with a scary black box? Let her get to know them first so they can capture her best side! Once she knows you, she will seek you out and trust your guidance in situations that scare her.

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