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    • Where to find us
    • The Story of the Shelter
      • Meet The Team
    • How to adopt
      • The First Weeks – Important!
    • Adoption Application Online
    • Emergencies on Crete
  • Our Dogs
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Category: Black Dogs

Black dogs are frequently last to be adopted despite their loving nature.

Jayden

Posted on January 26, 2026
Jayden

Jayden is a beautiful little … Read more...

Ophelia

Posted on January 26, 2026
Ophelia

Ophelia was found with her … Read more...

Popi

Posted on January 7, 2026
Popi

The last couple of days … Read more...

Heavy D

Posted on January 7, 2026
Heavy D

The last couple of days … Read more...

Chubb Rock

Posted on January 7, 2026
Chubb Rock

The last couple of days … Read more...

Fat Joe

Posted on January 7, 2026
Fat Joe

The last couple of days … Read more...

Calrose

Posted on December 10, 2025
Calrose

Update 3.2.2026:

Two months ago, … Read more...

Kamina

Posted on December 7, 2025
Kamina

Welcome Hoth, Kamina, Endor, Naboo … Read more...

Navarro

Posted on December 7, 2025
Navarro

World, welcome our Junkyard pups!… Read more...

Hoth

Posted on December 7, 2025
Hoth

World, welcome our Junkyard pups!… Read more...

Boone

Posted on September 15, 2025
Boone

Boone was found with Charm … Read more...

Perla

Posted on June 26, 2025
Perla

Update 14.7.2025:

Here are some … Read more...

Dougal

Posted on May 25, 2025
Dougal

Meet Our Tinies! Five adorable … Read more...

Jettison

Posted on May 5, 2025
Jettison

Update 13.12.2025:

Jettison was born … Read more...

Demitasse

Posted on September 9, 2024
Demitasse

Update 26.06.2025:

Meet Demitasse, the

… Read more...

Arabica

Posted on September 9, 2024
Arabica

Update 26.06.2025:

Arabica was just

… Read more...

Axel

Posted on August 16, 2024
Axel

Update 3.10.2025:

Axel is one … Read more...

Beckett

Posted on August 16, 2024
Beckett

Update 13.07.2025:

Out of five … Read more...

Brady

Posted on December 2, 2023
Brady

Update 19.12.2025:
Brady’s journey with … Read more...

Melvin

Posted on November 19, 2023
Melvin

Update 26.05.2025:

Melvin is the … Read more...

Irma

Posted on December 14, 2022
Irma
Update 26.06.2024:
Irma is a
… Read more...

Bonnie

Posted on January 2, 2022
Bonnie

Update 29.6.2022:

Bonnie is an … Read more...

Luca

Posted on December 31, 2021
Luca

Update 16.9.2025:

Finally an update! … Read more...

Oscar

Posted on June 29, 2021
Oscar

Update 31.1.2026:

Here’s a new … Read more...

Chappy

Posted on July 13, 2020
Chappy

Update 19.12.2024:

Happy CHAPPY hasn’t … Read more...

Maria (fostered in Sweden)

Posted on July 18, 2019
Maria (fostered in Sweden)

Update 21.7.2025:

Maria is looking … Read more...

Tarantino

Posted on September 16, 2016
Tarantino

Update 29.10.2025:

Here new photos … Read more...

Reviews (Click for details)

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The Souda Shelter Project/ KYNonia
4.7
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Loes De Kater profile picture
Loes De Kater
17:42 19 Oct 23
The dogs have plenty of space. Employees are very involved with the animals.
Very positive experience. Would like to bring a dog.
L profile picture
L
06:46 11 Sep 23
We adopted a dog when we visited Crete this year. The shelter is clean and the dogs have enough space. It's a non profit rescue organisation so they're thankful for every donation (money, dogfood, paying vet bills/medication...) or helping hands. The employees/volunteers love the dogs and take care very well. They do everything for them. Amazing and heartmelting work - everyday.

They also helped us with all the documents, check-ups, vaccinations, organising the flight back home etc. Would always recommend this shelter if you want to adopt a dog.
Der Empfang profile picture
Der Empfang
08:36 08 Sep 23
Disappointed, we applied for help for an animal and were just ignored.
Hannah Charalambous profile picture
Hannah Charalambous
06:31 06 Sep 23
Friendly helpful staff and so many lovely dogs looking for new homes. We were greeted by some of the curious, calm girls of various ages out in the huge central yard getting their exercise. My kids were happily petting them and getting their toes kicked. Lots of opportunies for volunteering if you can't adopt a dog.
Anette Ringnér profile picture
Anette Ringnér
10:37 04 Aug 23
Very nice people and they all do a fantastic work . I am a donator every month . That feel so right:)
Carolina Aguilar profile picture
Carolina Aguilar
16:27 24 Apr 23
This shelter will always have a special place in my heart. We adopted our dog Moon from there in 2020, and he has been the greatest gift in our lives. Most loving dog on earth. He came to Germany from the shelter, and liz was super communicative, answering all of our questions up until the day we picked him up at the airport. Thank you to everyone at this shelter for all of your hard work. We will absolutely adopt another dog from here ❤️ 💙
Michel Buehler profile picture
Michel Buehler
13:54 17 Apr 22
My wife and I visited the shelter since we own a stray dog from Crete. The people there are doing a wonderful job with very limited ressources. The shelter is in a good stage and we were glad they showed and explained us their work. We were positively surprised how good the dogs look. This is the result of to the great work and all the donations. Thank you!

Reviews (Click for details)

The Souda Shelter Project/ KYNonia place picture
The Souda Shelter Project/ KYNonia
4.7
Based on 121 reviews
powered by Google
review us on
Loes De Kater profile picture
Loes De Kater
17:42 19 Oct 23
The dogs have plenty of space. Employees are very involved with the animals.
Very positive experience. Would like to bring a dog.
L profile picture
L
06:46 11 Sep 23
We adopted a dog when we visited Crete this year. The shelter is clean and the dogs have enough space. It's a non profit rescue organisation so they're thankful for every donation (money, dogfood, paying vet bills/medication...) or helping hands. The employees/volunteers love the dogs and take care very well. They do everything for them. Amazing and heartmelting work - everyday.

They also helped us with all the documents, check-ups, vaccinations, organising the flight back home etc. Would always recommend this shelter if you want to adopt a dog.
Der Empfang profile picture
Der Empfang
08:36 08 Sep 23
Disappointed, we applied for help for an animal and were just ignored.
Hannah Charalambous profile picture
Hannah Charalambous
06:31 06 Sep 23
Friendly helpful staff and so many lovely dogs looking for new homes. We were greeted by some of the curious, calm girls of various ages out in the huge central yard getting their exercise. My kids were happily petting them and getting their toes kicked. Lots of opportunies for volunteering if you can't adopt a dog.
Anette Ringnér profile picture
Anette Ringnér
10:37 04 Aug 23
Very nice people and they all do a fantastic work . I am a donator every month . That feel so right:)
Carolina Aguilar profile picture
Carolina Aguilar
16:27 24 Apr 23
This shelter will always have a special place in my heart. We adopted our dog Moon from there in 2020, and he has been the greatest gift in our lives. Most loving dog on earth. He came to Germany from the shelter, and liz was super communicative, answering all of our questions up until the day we picked him up at the airport. Thank you to everyone at this shelter for all of your hard work. We will absolutely adopt another dog from here ❤️ 💙
Michel Buehler profile picture
Michel Buehler
13:54 17 Apr 22
My wife and I visited the shelter since we own a stray dog from Crete. The people there are doing a wonderful job with very limited ressources. The shelter is in a good stage and we were glad they showed and explained us their work. We were positively surprised how good the dogs look. This is the result of to the great work and all the donations. Thank you!

Did you know?

The Souda Shelter is part of the non-profit KYNonia organisation which organizes five other much needed welfare projects on Crete!


Did you know?

The Souda Shelter is part of the non-profit KYNonia organisation which organizes five other much needed welfare projects on Crete!


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