Stray Souls Ilia

Leo is a charming young female dog who needs a little time at first to build trust. She’s especially cautious around new people initially and usually warms up to women more quickly than to men. Once she’s gained confidence, however, she shows her big heart: Leo becomes very affectionate, cuddly, and loves nothing more than to be right close to her people.

Leo generally gets along well with other dogs. However, she can sometimes react with uncertainty when encountering other dogs. If other dogs get too close to her, she can also become a bit jealous at times and wants to have her caregiver all to herself.

Leo is good at winding down and enjoys it when things are quiet and relaxed. When there’s a lot of commotion, she likes to retreat to a safe spot where she can observe what’s going on in peace. She should continue to be allowed to do this.

Leo loves going for walks and already walks well on a leash. She’s also used to riding in the car. She’s a bit nervous at first, but after a while she manages to relax and even lie down.

For Leo, we’re looking for experienced and patient people who understand that trust takes time and are willing to give her that time. People who make her feel safe, don’t pressure her, and help her navigate the world with increasing confidence.
Leo was born in April 2024 and is chipped and fully vaccinated.

Benji, born in July 2025, is a young, happy and very affectionate dog who, at just one year old, is still in the middle of growing and developing. He is active, playful and full of energy and is looking for people who enjoy learning and growing together with him while giving him the guidance and structure he needs.
Benji absolutely loves water and toys and is always excited to take part in activities with his humans. At the same time, he still finds it difficult to settle down and relax. In new situations or around other dogs, he can sometimes feel insecure. When overwhelmed, he may show displacement behaviours as a way of coping with his excitement and emotions. He is also still learning to control and coordinate his own body – something that is quite typical for a young dog who is still developing physically and emotionally.
One of Benji’s greatest strengths is that he orients himself very well towards people. He is attentive, eager to learn and already listens well. He loves being close to his humans, is loyal and genuinely wants to please. With patient, loving and consistent guidance, he will certainly continue to make great progress.
One important issue to be aware of is food guarding. Benji currently guards his food, so he needs responsible handling and people who are willing to work on this calmly and positively.

Für Kiwi, born in December 2025, was a tough nut to crack. For weeks, he wandered around completely alone and frightened on the main road near the shelter. Volunteers from Filia fed him every day, but it was impossible to get close to him, and several attempts to catch him failed. In July, the moment finally arrived—one attempt succeeded, and Kiwi moved into the shelter. There, he’s surprising everyone; though he was completely frightened and shy at first, he’s opening up more and more. He enjoys playing with the other dogs, is learning a lot within the pack, is curious, and is also becoming increasingly comfortable around people. We’re looking for a home for Kiwi with experience raising dogs—people who are eager to give this young dog a chance to experience what a safe home feels like, provide him with clear routines, and support him as he grows up. Kiwi is microchipped and fully vaccinated.

As her name suggests, Summer was born around the summer of 2022. She showed up on our street, her teats still full of milk. Her puppies were nowhere to be found. Now Summer lives in Filia and is looking for her forever home. She’s hoping for a home where she can find peace and quiet—without children or other dogs—with experienced people who will give her a second chance at life and show her what consistency, clear rules, and a sense of security mean. Summer is microchipped and fully vaccinated.

Stella was born in May 2025 and was abandoned along with her siblings. A woman from the neighborhood took care of the little pack, but unfortunately she couldn’t keep them. Her brother Mango has already found a home through Filia, and now Stella is also looking for a family. Stella is very people-oriented and loves to cuddle. She loves being active and would thrive with a family that enjoys hiking and long walks and has dog experience in proper training. We are looking for a home, where she won’t have to stay alone a lot of hours. Stella is spayed and vaccinated.

Lotte and her sister Zita were born around 11/25 and were abandoned as puppies. When Lotte arrived at the shelter, she was suffering from a severe eye infection, so her left eye had to be removed. But even as a one-eyed pirate, it quickly became clear that although she is still small, she can already hold their own against the bigger dogs. Lotte is very affectionate and friendly toward people and loves playing with the other dogs. She’s been vaccinated and microchipped and will be a small sized dog.

Frieda was likely born in September 2025 and lived with a small pack in the mountains of Greece. Unfortunately, they were right next to a road where accidents happen frequently, which is why she was brought to the Filia Shelter. Frieda is still very reserved and shy, but she enjoys cuddles and will surely warm up over the next few weeks. She has been spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.

Zita and her sister Lotte were born around 11/25 and were abandoned as puppies. Just a few days after they arrived at the Filia Shelter, it quickly became clear that although they’re still small, they can already hold their own against the bigger dogs. Zita is very affectionate and friendly toward people and loves playing with the other dogs. She’s been vaccinated and microchipped and will be a small sized dog.

Smith and his sister Patty were abandoned as kittens next to a trash can in our village. Since they weren’t yet able to fend for themselves, they were taken in by the shelter. There, they are growing up to be active and playful kittens. Both are very people-oriented and love getting plenty of cuddles. Born in late March 2026, they have already received their first vaccination and are looking for a forever home. They can be adopted as single or together.

Patty and her brother Smith were abandoned as kittens next to a trash can in our village. Since they weren’t yet able to fend for themselves, they were taken in by the shelter. There, they are growing up to be active and playful kittens. Both are very people-oriented and love getting plenty of cuddles. Born in late March 2026, they have already received their first vaccination and are looking for a forever home. They can be adopted as single or together.

Nala and her newborn puppy were abandoned in our village. While her little one has already been adopted, Nala is still looking for her forever home. She gets along well with other dogs and cats, but we believe she would be happiest as a single-princess. Nala is very cuddly, affectionate, and loving, and she loves being surrounded by her favorite people. She was likely born in 2021 and is spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated.

Batida was born 07/25 outside in the woods. She moved into the Filía shelter with her two sisters Negroni and Mojito. It is obvious that they grew up without human contact…
The three girls were very shy and scared when they arrived, we could not touch them and they always kept their distance. After some weeks they are making good progress, even starting their leash training now.
Batida is the most outgoing and curios of the three girls but she needs some more time and good experiences to gain trust and grow more confident. She is a barker out if insecurity but once she is familiar with the other dogs she is friendly.

Mojito was born 07/25 outside in the woods. She moved into the Filía shelter with her two sisters Negroni and Batida. it is obvious that they grew up without human contact…
The three girls were very shy and scared when they arrived, we could not touch them and they always kept their distance. After some weeks they are making good progress, even starting their leash training now.
Mojito is the shyest of the three girls but we see in her open curios eyes that she just needs some more time and good experiences to gain trust and grow more confident. She is not a barker, stays more in the background. She is friendly with other dogs and cats.

Günther was found by tourists near Kaiafa lake in a terrible condition. He was almost dead. Only skin and bones, totally weak, full of scars, shivering, scared, a lost soul.
Filía took him in and gave him the necessary love and care – and of course a good number of vet appointments. Luckily Günther’s blood tests for mediterranean diseases were all negative and after some weeks he has gained not only weight but also joy of life and energy.
His character is extremely friendly, he loves to cuddle and play, he is super soft with our other dogs, especially the puppies. Even cats are no problem for him even though he is a pure hunting dog. Günni has something goofy and makes us laugh all the time with his funny looks and movements.
He is vaccinated, castrated and chipped.
His estimated time of birth is 08/22.

Rosie came to us through our friends from Filia Laundry after she was found on the streets in a terrible condition. Her ears had been cut and she carried a large tumor on her side — clear signs of a very hard life before she was rescued.

Despite everything she has been through, Rosie is an extraordinarily loving and people-oriented dog. She seeks closeness, enjoys gentle attention and has a deep need for affection. At the same time, she has developed a very healthy enthusiasm for food and never misses a chance for a meal or a treat — something we can hardly blame her for.

Rosie is around 8 years old and has shown us that beneath all the pain of her past there is a dog who simply wants to feel safe, comfortable and cared for. She does not ask for much: calm days, soft places to rest, kind voices and regular meals.

We strongly believe that after everything Rosie has endured, she deserves a peaceful and protected life at the sanctuary, without further demands or expectations. For this reason, Rosie is not looking for adoption.

We are instead looking for sponsors who would like to support Rosie’s life with us and help cover her food, medical care and daily needs. By sponsoring Rosie, you give her the chance to enjoy a quiet, dignified and loving life — exactly what she should have had all along.

If you would like to support Rosie with a monthly or one-time donation, we would be deeply grateful.
For more information, pictures or videos, please feel free to contact us via e-mail.

Thank you for standing with dogs like Rosie!

Madonna is a little star and she knows it.

She is a very open and friendly dog, no fear of people or other dogs, just positive puppy energy. She is playful and interested, eager to learn, used to leash walking.

Born in May 2025 she has now the perfect age for adoption.

Madonna is waiting for her forever human at our shelter in Greece.

***Update August 2026***
Nalo found a foster home in Germany. If anyone is interested in him, we can arrange a meet-and-greet in Bamberg Feel free to reach out to us. All the best, you beautiful soul !

Nalo, born in October 2024, is a gentle and soft character who was found together with his two siblings when they were four months old, abandoned at the beach. This experience seems to have left some traces…
Nalo is a shy and careful guy. Once he knows you he shows his affection and is very cuddly but towards new people and environments he still shows a sceptical and fearful behavior. He likes to stay in the background or tires to escape and hide when he gets nervous.
Nalo needs a confident and patient guidance from his human, someone who leads him steadily and calmly through scary situations and shows him that the world is not that bad.
Another well educated and confident dog in the household could help him to open up and learn to trust more easily. He likes the company of other dogs and is playful.
Nalo is fully vaccinated, dewormed, chipped and already used to leashed walks, car rides, people, dogs and cats.