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Old dogs have a wisdom of their own. Regardless of what character they had in their youth, or what life they have lived up to the moment they come into your hands, the elderly dog you know is in one way or another wise.

One such dog is Bob.

He has a stoicism, a maturity, and a deep gaze, as if you can read stories he has lived and lessons he has learned in his eyes.

Bob came to us for leishmaniasis treatment and rehabilitation.

A dog that has spent neatry all his life on the streets, and now, in the most tender phase of his life, the phase where he needs a bit of comfort, a bit more care, and some enjoyment, it is very difficult for us to leave him back on the street, even though we know he will live safely and be fed.

Seeing his white face enjoying the tranquility and the magic every time we take him with us to the office, it is inconceivable for us to let him spend the last years of his life in the cold of winter and the heat of summer.Bob has completed his treatment and is doing well.

He is a dog of mild tones and gentle character.

He enjoys walking on a leash, follows faithfully, and does not pull, without needing long walks to release energy. He is very clean, goes to the bathroom on his walks, and if he is in the office and needs to go out, he goes to the door and asks to be let out.

Δεν μας έχει δυσκολέψει σε τίποτα όσο καιρό είναι στο καταφύγιο. Κάνει την θεραπεία του χωρίς να παραπονιέται, προυαλίζεται με άλλα σκυλιά χωρίς να δημιουργεί θέματα, είναι ήσυχος και καλός. 

Είναι κύριος. Αν με μία λέξη πρέπει να τον περογράψουμε είναι αυτή, κύριος. Ψάχνει ένα παντοτινό σπίτι για να περάσει τα γεράματά του, και να μην ζήσει αυτά τα τελευτάια του χρόνια σε ένα κλουβί ή στον δρόμο. 

Okay fine, you can't imagine what a love this is. We fell in love with him from the first moment we saw him, when he was a tiny baby, with mange and sparse hair and a serious, heavy, and unbearable expression.

For his name, we asked on social media for suggestions, and Napoleon was proposed two or three times. The second most suggested name was sea urchin, but we didn't understand the resemblance to a sea urchin, really!! The black, stretched hair around his head didn’t remind us of anything at all!

Napoleon recovered, grew up, got vaccinated, and is ready for a forever home.

His demeanor, heavy and burdensome, shed off from the very first week, and in its place came a smile that has stayed. In most of the photos, he is smiling because he is generally a cheerful dog.

We try to use his name whenever it's appropriate and correctly, but it spontaneously comes out that we call him 'Boulis.' BECAUSE HE IS A BOULE.Firstly, he is round. Very round.

Secondly, he is somewhat innocent. On his own, he does not easily take initiative; he usually mimics. If another dog runs, he runs too. If we walk, he walks too. On his own, if he had to choose, he would obviously spend the whole day lying down.

He is generally a heavy type, not in character, but in body and energy. Of course, he is a puppy, and will be happy and play like a puppy, but it already seems that he will become a dog that gets a bit bored and has moderate energy.

With his rich fur, round belly, and fluffy head, he normally looks like a teddy bear. You want to laugh, you want to hug him, you want to grant him all his wishes, you want to turn back time every week, so you can enjoy this age as much as possible, over and over again.

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We met Radu during the spay and neuter campaign we carried out at the shelter in October ’25. Well, not exactly. We were actually the ones who picked Radu up.

Up on a mountain, in the middle of nowhere, while we were searching for other dogs from a pack that lives there permanently, he suddenly appeared right in front of us. We took him along with the rest. With him, there was no effort at all. He walked straight toward us as if he had been waiting.

From his behavior and overall condition, it was clear that he had nothing to do with the nearby pack. He had just been abandoned, and we found him at the most vulnerable moment any abandoned dog goes through. That moment when, overwhelmed by the unknown, they are simply looking for something to hold on to. And he held on to us. We couldn’t bring ourselves to leave him behind. How could we, just when he had finally felt a little safe?

He arrived at the shelter very thin and exhausted, but otherwise in good health. All he needed to recover was proper food, and he now has as much as he wants. His ears and tail have been cut. Whether someone intended him to be a livestock guardian dog, we cannot know. But having met him, the idea feels almost absurd.

Radu is a wonderful young soul who finds joy in the simplest things. He loves going for walks and craves human companionship. He waits for us eagerly, and the moment he realizes he’s about to go out, he can barely contain his excitement.

Whoever adopts him will have the privilege of sharing their life with a truly special, gentle dog. A dog who can keep you warm in the winter, thanks to his thick, fluffy coat and his warm heart.
 
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This is Morgan, and he is about one year old. We look at him and wonder what he has seen in that short time and how much he has already been through.

He was found completely alone in a small village in the countryside. Some tourists noticed him and started leaving food for him. Morgan quickly learned the time and the exact spot where he could find it, so every day, at around the same time, he would appear there and wait.

We do not know where he slept at night, where he had been before, or how he ended up there. What we do know is that he had figured out when someone would come and leave food for him. For a dog living alone on the streets, that small certainty can become the entire structure of his day.

Fortunately, his story did not end there, and Morgan is now with us. We are starting to discover his real personality and, as so often happens, behind the slightly hesitant look we saw when we first met him was simply a young dog waiting to feel safe.

He is playful, social, and loves company. He gets along well with other dogs, can live happily with cats, and particularly enjoys being around children. He walks well on a leash and seems able to adapt easily to everyday life surrounded by people.

And of course, he is incredibly handsome. Black, tall and slim, with long legs, big ears, and two eyes that somehow manage to look serious even when the rest of Morgan is completely ready to play.

For now, his story is moving in a much happier direction. He no longer has to wait alone in a village every day, hoping that someone will appear with a little food.

Our goal is for his story to become even happier. We hope that before long, instead of waiting for food, Morgan will be waiting behind a door for his person to come home.