A two-year-old dog who spent months trapped behind bars on a remote mountainside in Greece has finally been given a chance at a better life, but she is still waiting for someone to take her home.
Discovery on a Mountainside
The unnamed dog was found living in a cage at a shelter in Amaliada, Greece, where dogs are rounded up off the streets and confined to kennels with little human interaction. Unlike many rescue dogs, nobody knows where she came from or what she has been through. All that is certain is that she has spent her days staring out through metal bars, hoping somebody would notice her.
The heartbreaking conditions were discovered by the team at Greek Stray ResQ during a visit to the shelter in June. Set on the side of a mountain, the shelter is cared for by just one dedicated volunteer, meaning the dogs rarely get the chance to leave their kennels. Instead, they spend every day trapped inside their cages, waiting for a second chance that may never come.
A Friendly and Affectionate Dog
Despite everything she has endured, the little dog has not lost her love for people. Weighing just 13kg, the fluffy white-and-tan pooch is described as incredibly friendly and affectionate. Rescue workers say she leans in for every stroke she can get, soaking up even the briefest moments of kindness after spending so long in isolation.
The saddest part of all is that she does not even have a name. The charity hopes her future family will be the first people to give her one – along with the love, comfort and security she has never had.
Ready for Adoption
Greek Stray ResQ said no dog deserves to spend their entire life watching the world pass by from behind bars, especially one with such a gentle nature. The healthy dog has been neutered, fully vaccinated and is ready to travel to the UK for the right home.
If you would like to adopt this forgotten dog, or any of the other rescue dogs in Greek Stray ResQ's care, visit the charity's website and complete an adoption application.
