Happy endings

When he first arrived with his five siblings, he was very scared, just like all puppies.

He would hide in a corner and not approach until we brought out a toy, and he started timidly nibbling on it.Since then, he has made tremendous progress. You can see it in the photos, and you will understand it when you meet him.

He plays with his toys like crazy, plays with his siblings, falls into your lap for cuddles, and overall, he is a happy, social puppy that bears no resemblance to the scared creature he was when he arrived.

Vino is a sweet dog. Sweet in appearance and sweet in character. It’s as if he is somewhat velvety in his coat, face, and personality.

Even his colors are sweet, with the apricot and the little black in his coat blending into each other as if done by a painter.

Vino is now fully vaccinated and ready for his forever home.

Mikaela came to the sterilization action we did at the shelter on October 25. Very young, thin but nevertheless fresh, with that freshness of youth that no hardship can hide. 

As soon as she was sedated, we discovered that she was lying down. She had new and old bites on her body everywhere and we realized how much she suffered on the way and it was impossible for us to let her reintegrate. 

So Mikaela stayed with us, not only because she would not survive on the street, or at best she would live a hell, but also because she is a wonderful, young and tender dog who deserves to find a family of her own and live in love. 

Once she completes her treatment for ehrlichia, she will be ready for a forever home. 

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Mitsaki was born on the street. It was the only puppy we found when we went to pick up its mother for spaying, during the spaying campaign we held at the shelter in October of '25. 

For the two days that the mother was recovering from the spaying, Mitsaki stayed in a crate with us in the office. And as it sat in the crate, it seemed so alone, incredibly alone. 

So, we would take it out of the crate one by one every few hours and hold it in our arms. Sometimes it slept in one person's arms, sometimes in another's. On the third day, we tried to put it back with its mother, and the poor little one growled, and it broke our hearts into a thousand pieces. 

And Mitsaki returned to the office with us, and then it seemed even more alone than ever.

Mitsaki (which is NOT from Mitsos) we got from the surname of one of the volunteers whose lap he slept on. We used to call him that affectionately, and the name stuck.

That weekend he was vaccinated, and after the sterilization campaign he went into foster care, where he lives with other dogs, sleeps in a soft bed, and enjoys the warmth he first experienced during those four days at the shelter.

Once his vaccinations are complete, Mitsaki will be ready for a forever home.

There are dogs who seem to go unnoticed at first, and then, once you get to know them even a little, you wonder how you ever missed them.

Koula is one of those dogs. She came to us for spaying during our October neutering campaign. Small, quiet, with a face that looks at you with gentle curiosity. The more time we spent around her, the clearer it became that she wasn’t a dog meant to go back where she came from. So she stayed. And since then, she has been part of our everyday life.

Koula is very social. She enjoys human company and likes being close. She is affectionate without being demanding, warm without being overwhelming. She stays by your side, follows you around, sits quietly, and simply enjoys the presence of people. She has no nervous energy and does not seek chaos.

At first, she was a little unsure and confused, which was only natural. That changed quickly. Day by day, she grew more confident, moved more freely, and clearly showed how much she enjoys this new life and how easily she can adapt to a home environment. She is an easy dog, one that does not require special handling or prior experience. She needs a person, a routine, and stability, and in return she offers affection and companionship.

Koula is a dog for a home, for the couch, and for relaxed walks. If you are looking for a social, gentle, and calm companion to become part of your everyday life, Koula is truly worth meeting.

Mika wasn’t meant to stay with us. She came to our spay–neuter action in October along with a group of adult dogs who would later be returned to their area.

Small and thin, it was clear she was too young to be spayed. And so she stayed. On the first day, she wouldn’t come close to anyone. The next day, she took a couple of small steps forward. When the treats appeared, she started to trust us.

Mika may not have started life under the best circumstances, but she has an innate sweetness and a character that grows more beautiful every day. She’s a little explorer, eager to understand the world around her, asking only for time and a chance. She has everything she needs to become a wonderful dog; she just needs someone to show her what it means to grow up with stability.

Now that we’ve seen her open up, relax, and enjoy herself, we can no longer imagine her returning to the life she had before. She’s ready for a home that will allow her to be herself, and in return she will give all of her love. If you’re that person, you’ll watch her blossom right before your eyes.

Lambros, the Setter we found abandoned in a village in the Peloponnese, is now with us, and his daily life has become calm and steady. He is in excellent health, cooperative, and very well balanced.

At home, he is truly wonderful. Clean, quiet, discreet, and very good on walks, he knows how to relax, how to sit close without demanding attention, and how to adapt easily to your rhythm. With people he is gentle and affectionate, and with other animals he is friendly. He is one of those dogs who make truly good company.

Considering that not long ago he was wandering alone through the streets of a village, tired and lost, this picture now feels far away. Lambros shows us every day how ready he is to trust again and how a dog who once “didn’t fit” can become a dog who finally gets to live the life he deserves.

Hunting dogs are often misunderstood. We tend to see them only through the roles they are expected to perform, with specific demands and performance. Yet when they find themselves in a home, many of them prove to be calm, sensitive, and deeply companionable dogs. Dogs who do not ask for much, but give a great deal.

Lambros is 3 years old and has his whole life ahead of him. A life that this time will not be measured in performance, but in moments, within a stable relationship, in a home.