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Sweet and super affectionate Greek shepherd mix who is very mellow and who is looking for a home in PA, NJ, NY or CT.
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I was rescued from the streets of Thessaloniki where I was living a harsh life. I was desperately trying to survive and find enough food so that I don’t starve to death. I was also constantly at risk of being poisoned, beaten or even shot. Whilst some people were nice to me and even fed me once in a while, most people shooed me away, and some even tried to beat me. I was living with my siblings in a pack of 6 stray dogs on the street next to a very busy highway. My friends and I frequently crossed the highway, so every day we were at risk of being run over by a car.
Zero Stray Pawject found me in December 2017 and when they started feeding us, my brother Michael jumped into their car and signaled in a decisive manner his eagerness to find a loving home with humans. Because Michael and I are so close, ZSP decided to take bot of us from the street.
It took ZSP and a bunch of local animal lovers 3 months of careful preparations to first track us down, organize a temporary foster and preparations for having me travel to Athens so that I finally could get off the street. And after 3 months of careful planning, they managed to do so. My siblings by the way are now looked after by local volunteers. Smaller packs have a better chance of not being put down, and ZSP gets updates about their wellbeing.
In March 2018 I flew to Athens where I was kept in a safe place with my brother Michael for a few months. Unfortunately, though it was impossible for me to find a local home due to the sheer number of stray dogs in Greece all looking for a home. So ZSP decided to fly me to New York to enable me with a better future and I will now be looking for MY forever home.
I am super friendly with humans but will need a bit more time than Michael to fully trust you. But once I do, I will be the best dog you will ever have had because I am fiercely loyal and will do anything for you. I am coming up to you and will lick your hands though immediately. I am super sweet-natured, mellow, independent-minded and love to be petted. I have a unique skill: I want to ensure that you are happy, so once I trust you, I will very easily pick up on your mood and cheer you up. I am a very very easy-going dog who would love to live in a pack. I am not so good with cats though, so no cats for me.
Michael and I would ideally love to find a home together IF FEASIBLE because we have grown inseparable and do everything together. But if that is not possible it would be good for both of us to be in a home with other dogs.
We are fully vaccinated, spayed/ neutered, blood tested and healthy, microchipped and ready for OUR home!
For interest, please contact ZSP on info@zerostraypawject.org or call them on 917-929-5756.
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ADOPTION PROCESS:
Reach out to info@zerostraypawject.org. Our adoption process consists of an initial video call interview (Skype or FaceTime), if we all feel Mirto and the family will be the right match, we will carry out a home visit with Mirto and have you meet Mirto at your home for a few hours before we all take a final decision together. We ask for a reference from a vet, work with an adoption contract and take an adoption fee. As said, ideally we would like to see Mirto and Michael go into a home together.
Characteristics
Mellow, Social but not over the top, Loves to cuddle, Loving, Eager to please, Eager to learn,Super affectionate, Highly intelligent and food motivated, so very good to train. Best in countryside in PA NJ NY or CT
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