Some dogs in the shelter hate people and they can’t be adopted, they are happy here - Takis Shelter

[@POMSQUAD65]

Unfortunately, they have most likely experienced the worst of the human race. They are safe, have food, a home, and a dog house to keep them warm and dry. For them this is ok they don't want humans near them. The monsters they encountered I blame them. God bless you and your staff, volunteers.

[@thea1rachiel]

It is so neat how Takis rotates the dogs around to different areas. They don't get bored, and they get to interact with different dogs and things.

[@maria-di3cp]

Beautiful magic mountain, beautiful nature, beautiful animals, amazing people.

[@Snezanah]

BETTER HUMAN BETTER DOG.

[@palucas]

Takis is always thinking of ways to make his animals happy and he does make them happy. ❤❤❤

[@lindaanderson7077]

It makes sense. Not every dog is going to be adoptable, but they still have a home, food, space to play, other dogs, safety!!!

[@pompom7x728]

😳🐶🌺

[@kellysouter4381]

I hope your harvest goes well.

[@breadandcircus1]

Who could blame the dogs for HATING PEOPLE after all the abuse they went through?

[@jamespaul6315]

Dogs are such loving beings, people must truly have been cruel to them to make them hate people

[@breadandcircus1]

@@jamespaul6315 I agree. Traumatic experiences for them left these loving animals distrusting, rejecting human beings

[@nancykoppela7298]

So sad

[@maril3658]

I understand them 💯 I don't like people either 😁

[@Doll676]

This is the best shelter I ever seen

[@rosaliegolding5549]

I notice they don’t come up to Takis in this section very sad and I blame PEOPLE 100% humans are the scourge of the earth and animals pay for it big time , but have to keep tying to change that like Takis a truly good example of a wonderful human I take my hat off to him 👏👏👏🤗

[@АннаТатаренко-е2й]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@zeezeeparker7961]

THANK YOU TAKIS ❤🙏. In this world of evil and sadness you calm me down and make me feel so much better & safer every day and I'm not even one of your traumatized animals...imagine them. This yard is an oasis, you are a Saint, your shelter is a wonderful home. I'm in Vancouver and wish I could adopt them all. Please take care of yourself too...this world needs YOU. GOD BLESS YOU 😝🐶🐕🐩🐕‍🦺🐈‍⬛🐈🐱🐐🐑🕊

[@sandrawhidden665]

You do make them happy 😊

[@TheBestWeddingMusic]

It is nice that there is grass and trees. Much nicer to play and live in nature

[@jaalcazar4567]

😎

[@joanne4850]

Takis knows best. 💙

[@yoyoygoldblume]

😊

[@sweetcockatiel8390]

Thank You, Takis, for everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@anabelengarrido9762]

🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏

[@vivienkershaw2200]

WHAT SUCH A GOOD TIME THEY R HAVING XXX GOD BLESS U ALL

[@delisacartwright2720]

Dogs can feel and smell knew something bad or good people . The all dogs are smart . ❤❤❤❤

[@nonyabiz2777]

I would move in with them it’s such a nice place. I guess lucky dog applies to Takis dogs.

[@anniebananie7887]

Those dogs hate people but they love their Daddy Takis! ❤❤❤

[@Doll676]

To me is better at your shelter because u don’t have to worry about them being misuse just hope the ones that get adopted have s a blessed home not being misused thank you so much Takis may GOD continue to bless you and ur family and ur volunteers in JESUSCHRIST Name

[@sonnyandcobi]

So sad that these dogs are still feral but I am happy that these fur babies are still getting their best lives. I know you tried your best to get them used to humans but they've been too hurt and just can't be convinced that not all humans are awful. Wonderful to see them running and enjoying. Five out of the 400 plus residents of the shelter is a not a bad average for the conditions they all came from. Well done Takis. You are a hero.

[@elliesambrook5929]

Amen x

[@mandyjoy2255]

Happy doggies in new area. Takis only does the very best for his animals.

[@vivienkershaw2200]

They t Much Better Wuithout People x

[@mariridgeway4511]

GOD Bless you Takis & for all the work that you do for the animals. It breaks my heart that almost all the dogs that are unadoptable & hate ppl are big black dogs. Sadly, they are the most unadoptable even here in America. And same goes for black cats :(

[@diniasantos9117]

I cannot blame those dogs who hate people now. I am sure they have been traumatized tremendously by different people all their life before living in your shelter. You are the only person they have learned to trust and be loyal to. Thank you, Takis, for rescuing them from the cruelty of people.

[@Mooniicky]

They are an established family pack. Lovely new area.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

My gosh what an amazing olive harvest you have there!! It's beautiful. So is the place for the doggys who are lifers at the Shelter! 🐕🌿🌳🍸

[@yasminbarkho3623]

I want some takis OLIVE OIL

[@luisalima250]

Muito lindo amigo que Deus te abençoe sempre 🙏❤👏

[@bertdog7639]

One of my three dogs is like this. He does not like people and most dogs. Fortunately he loves his two sisters and me (most of the time). I cannot even find a groomer who can wash him. Hell, I can't. My life may have to change soon because of these bad times but I am hoping I can find a way to keep him. He deserves a good life. Something made him the way he is and for the past three years I have had little success changing him. My only failure with a rescue.

[@warrenbond32]

Never give up, God Bless, i went through losing my home with my dogs but we got through it together🙏❤️💯

[@MiaEZ]

Love to you and him always

[@carolinamendozamoreno1380]

Infinitas gracias por este trabajo, por este esfuerzo,,por esta demostración de amor!!!!!!❣️❣️❣️

[@Lambchop59]

Takis your videos are SO SUPERB ...i live in the USA and they way you video the camera is like our own eyes being there viewing like you

[@vesna822]

🥰❤❤❤🐶🐱🐐😍

[@konradbauer685]

they really behave like very curious and enthusiast kids and yelling and screaming of joy and happiness, it's quite obvious we all behave in the same way when curiosity lights up and surprises pop up 👆 👆

[@carmeng4555]

They love the new area. Wonderful.

[@darg1720]

Wonderful. These types of dogs are the dogs the shelter here used to ask me to take and rehabilitate. They have had life so bad they will most likely never trust again. It is heartbreaking. I was really successful making them love me. But they couldn't be adopted. Other people terrified them and they couldn't handle it. I loved them so much. But it takes months to be accepted even. Bless you Taki for knowing your babies so well and giving them peace. 🐾❤️

[@evelyneveillard8632]

Vous êtes géniale Takis

[@eleanordavies6952]

I wish I lived near you Takis..I used to work in Kennels with Fur babies...I love all Animals...I would be so Happy to work there with these beautiful dogs ..Your a very kind caring man..God bless you for helping them..xxx ❤🐕🐕🐕🐕

[@corinnelamarre6580]

Je comprends qu'ils détestent les humains 😔 mais ils ont le droit de vivre heureux 💗 merci Takis de les protéger et de leur donner tout ce dont ils ont besoin 🥰

[@elinannestad5320]

totally agree

[@ivanhoegalahad]

Yes. 🙏❤

[@tinam2696]

I don't blame them. I don't like people either 😉

[@cynthiajohns0n442]

Your shelter is amazing! I love how you respect these dogs & their needs. Your understanding of their ways is truly awsome! You SIR are a hero❣

[@ChristineDixon-ge3xs]

I know how they feel because i feel the same

[@diane9247]

It's strange to see them dashing back and forth, back and forth, like black ghosts. Sad, really, but Takis has a huge place for them and they will be more comfortable. The Meadow of the Wild Dogs! They do actually look happier.😃Now all they need is some big sticks to drag around.

[@shayandevi9870]

Takis, thank you for giving them the right to live according to their needs. Not to force them to socialize with humans who only cause rejection and pain for them. Thank you for giving them a park, just for them, where they are free to live their life as wild dogs. Thank you for being the human being that you are. Thank you for never giving up despite the tasks, the worries, the incessant difficulties. With all my heart, friends from Belgium🥰🤩😘💖🧚🦸‍♀💐🌻🌱🐾

[@evacaraballo2647]

Takis you sure make aloe oil call Takis lot people will buy to help more with the dog 🐶

[@MichaelFromDublin]

thanks for your hard work!

[@mileysong1117]

they will be good guard dogs for you, they want to stay :)

[@robindriggers6271]

💓🤗💓🤗

[@JCNJ1]

❤

[@olenalemykh6288]

I love Takis❤❤❤

[@miroslavahavlova1402]

love

[@LCLW63]

You certainly have a gift Takis in knowing what all the animals need. Thank you always for doing what's best for these precious souls

[@MoM-do7js]

Smart dogs 💚💚💚🥰.

[@dovespaligrino8312]

You can see how happy they are. God bless them. I want to say, without all of you. This wouldn't be possible. So, thank you all for your donations..♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏

[@sandrawhidden665]

You and all the volunteers are angels, thank you for all you do, what would all the doggies do without y'all. Such a undertaking and y'all always are happy to help them. Thank you with all my heart ❤️❤️

[@mattbasford6299]

Dogs thst hate people aren't much use except as guard dogs.

[@gnarbeljo8980]

What a great space for them! A whole green orchard for them to explore, new stimulation and more space to run! Lovely dogs, they are happy together in your slice of paradise! 😍

[@melodysolomon6005]

I see things are turning 🥗 green again since we had ☔

[@allseasoncleaningcompany9439]

I don’t blame puppies… I understand why puppies don’t like humans and I don’t like many humans either . ❤️❤️❤️🙂🌈

[@todaynow1563]

If there are some days that staff have down time, rare I g et it, have them take these dogs our for walks and spend time with them, once they start working with them, you can surely bet that these dogs will want to be adopted into a home with adults or a person. All pets want a home, my one dog who passed away, I was told runner, not good, etc. I adopted the dog no one wanted, not friendly, who did not like anyone, even me. She ended up living 14 1/2 years with me and with time became the dog everyone wanted, I spent time with her, and that is the real story, so give these dogs a chance.

[@MiaEZ]

They are doing the best they can. And no, after reading comments from dog owners of once feral abused dogs there are some that most certainly should stay in their own section of the shelter. Each dog that comes to Takis shelter is given sanctuary medical care food water and their harmonious natural dog pack. After much assessment and interaction Takis gives them their safe and beautiful freedom in a sexton All their own! Not a house with 4 walls that is what HUMANS want. You can not say every dog. Especially and until mans laws are updated to include strict laws against animal abuse.

[@MrGoogle239]

Do you have room for me, prefer dogs to people too!😶

[@osalinasable]

Thanks for sharing.

[@vickifang7109]

They still can be adopted, just need more time, more love to trust people again. I think Takis need to visit them more, spent more time with them

[@elenistavridou9082]

Είστε Ο Πιο Κατάλληλος Άνθρωπος Για Αυτά Τα Αθώα Πλάσματα ~ Ο Φύλακας Άγγελός Τους !!! 🙏 💝

[@galinabaranova1679]

Такис послан Господом для защиты и помощи для этих прекрасных созданий!!!!

[@elenistavridou9082]

@@galinabaranova1679 I am SORRY ~ cannot understand your message, there is Not translation !

[@carolirvine3367]

They are very excited and happy to explore, just lovely to watch.

[@ws4860]

Super place. Well done! The only thing I still miss is lots of straw that the dogs can pack themselves into their houses to stay warm. Better than blankets, it works, I know that from other shelters. And it would be a perfect compost material later, good around all those olive trees. But I also know, straw is expensive and difficult to find in Crete, it has to be bought and brought from Northern Greece.

[@thea1rachiel]

Look how excited the dogs are to smell the new area!

[@amykempf]

Dogs are the best🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰♥♥♥♥♥

[@professorworm3426]

You are a saint. I've cried so many times to your videos, just because of the love and compassion you give to these lost souls that need it. Thank you so much for all you and your people do.

[@debbies2952]

They're so happy, running around to explore. Beautiful dogs. Thank you Takis.

[@jerbsherb4391]

Some dogs are like me :D

[@pascalejyx4010]

How good to know that they are not fur babies but …dogs… animals with animal needs and not human needs Good if they don’t need or can’t accept our love and can be happy just with themselves Thank you for giving them freedom and shelter and food

[@mardamr8455]

😜🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@Raffy431]

Grazie Takis …sei un uomo con un grande cuore ❤

[@martika324]

Probably pushed to the edge by unbelievable human abuse, you've given them a sanctuary of peace to live their lives free of their tormentors....blessings to you, again, dear Takis, for your profound compassion and understanding of all animals!

[@ttaylor3333]

They hate people cause some people have treated them very badly until they can learn to trust them they don’t like them. Only u and the humans at the shelter !!!!!!! Best to live there with u and they know u love them do much !!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@sandraroe1753]

They are so happy!!! 😂😂😂❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🕊🕊🕊

[@eh1702]

Everywhere else, dogs like this are euthanized. Here, you let them live with comfort and dignity.

[@iloveanimals1662]

Takis,you should set up an Olive oil shop online! I will order loads off you 🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕

[@kalicat9492]

Good Idea!

[@lt.ripley1590]

Of course. I Hate a lot of people too. Can you arrange a shelter area for me and anyone else who feels the same to run free? Anyone rich out there who wants a good friend? The only reason you need to be rich is so you can buy us a sanctuary. Give me some animals, my own room with my art stuff and memories and mementos of all the people I've lost and I'm there. Will work for food and vapes.

[@farhajkhan1000]

I feel it your hardest working I knew it your hard work life you're a great n hard working Angel of Greece and Earth . Love you Takis

[@luisalima250]

🐕🐕😍😍

[@yvonneenglish2914]

It is so good at the shelter so why do they want to leave.

[@kawythowy867]

Wow. 10 years Takis. That’s amazing….I remember when I first started following you.

[@heidim6468]

Can you blame them after what people have done to them. At least they have a home and food and not chained up, they can live there life with each other. Takis Shelter ADOPT, donate, volunteer.

[@XELTRA1]

they know heart of people who love dogs or not

[@brockn7878]

I think "Takis Shelter Tapinade" could be a best seller. I would Love to buy olives, oil and olive recipes from Taki trees! The whole cycle is a beautiful thing. Eating tapinade from the trees that shelter all the poopies would make me happy 😊 and knowing the profits benefit said poopies also makes me happy. I know you too busy for a new business but maybe some grandma with the classic recipes could help. Lol Seriously. I can feel it. It could work.

[@LS-um3zq]

I think that would be a good way to make money for the shelter, if it doesn't take too much time or money.

[@ac8907]

Thank you Takis for taking care of these dogs. 💜💚💙🦮🐕🐩🐕‍🦺💜💚💙

[@kugelfischkopp2695]

Kalimera Takis, thank you again and again for your love and care. The five black dogs are so happy, strong and healthy. To see them running is wonderful. I'm really impressed that you can feel the needs of every soul. I bet your volonteers are also glad to stay with you.. 💐💐💐

[@skippynoah]

What a difference you made in their lives Takis! You see what every individual dog needs. They are safe, they have food, they have water, they have a dog house and they have eachother. Nothing more they need and especially no people around them.

[@smudgeeee6259]

Well said!!

[@dougie6226]

All dogs can be socialised. It just takes a lot of time and training. They don't attack the workers do they? Or whoever takes their food and water? If not then they can be trained.

[@minavaan]

@@dougie6226 I took on a dog terriefied of people as I'm retired and I live on my own and could provide peaceful surroundings. It took about two and a half years for her to fully become herself and trust me. She's no longer scared of people, but will never be one that will go to people to say hi. She's a loving and wonderful dog for me and I'm really happy I gave her a home. The change in her is just amazing.

[@gertrudstrawitzki3169]

Wonderful comment! 💋💕👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@krisniznik3953]

@@dougie6226 Think of how many staff he would need to socialize all those dogs to individual relationships to humans. It takes full time one on one attention. I tamed a dog that had never had a bond or lived in a house before, but could never have done it if she hadn't been my only dog at the time, and she had gentle instincts. Those dogs prefer to live separate from people because that is what they have known. They are attached to their companions and would be traumatized to be moved. Yes, a few of them could maybe acclimate after a lot of stress, but Taki is using his time to do the best he can for the greatest number of dogs. There are lots of examples of dogs that do acclimatize to humans are able to live in a home. These are just the ones that can't.

[@cs5414]

This comment is based on my experience adopting one dog from a private shelter in a large U.S. city with a large number of feral dogs. Many people there refuse to spay or neuter dogs because they want to sell the puppies. When mama dog can no longer reproduce, she is dumped in the city streets. It is common to see dead dogs on the roadside and packs of dogs running loose. The dogs are afraid of people, but not necessarily hateful and aggressive. I found one dog for adoption from a shelter in this city. He and his littermates had been born into a pack of 35 dogs. People were afraid to go outdoors, or let their children outside. One rescue organization took all 35 dogs. When I called, the shelter told me the dog I called about ("Sam"), had been with them for 2 years in a foster kennel. There were no foster homes available because of surplus street dogs. Sam was not aggressive, just terrified of people, not housebroken, not social with other dogs, not trained for commands. The said, "We consider him unadoptable because he is shy." I replied, "I am shy. I understand shyness. I would love to adopt him." So I did. Sam arrived terrified, rolling onto his back and dripping urine when I looked at him. He refused to eat or drink anything until I turned off the lights, left the room and closed the door. He did not want to be touched, rather he flinched, stiffened and shook. Anytime possible, he would dash to the front door and try to slip out when I opened it. I had to keep a leash on him when he was in the house. The leash was always attached to a slightly loose harness. He urinated everywhere more than once, leading me to throw away all carpets and clean and store or give away chairs, tables, potted plants. Months after I adopted him, he was fully housebroken. Months later, he stopped trying to run away, then he would eat when I was in his presence and relaxed when I stroked and brushed him. One day I came home from work and found him sleeping on my bed. Now, after 5 years with me, he trusts me. However, he does not play with other dogs, people or toys. When walking on a leash in parks, he will greet other dogs, and after 10 seconds he moves on to follow scent trails and leave messages for other dogs. He has no interest in socializing with other people or dogs. He does not bark or run or have enthusiasm for anything other than food or uninterrupted walks. For me, he is a perfect companion. For most other people, he is the wrong dog. Not an aggressive dog, just born shy, like me, and remains shy, like me. The group that cared for him for 2 years before I adopted him correctly understood his genetics and circumstances of puppyhood. To people who say that Takis should try to socialize and train all his dogs, including his aggressive dogs, my reply is, he cannot, and should not try to do so. There is a strong, widespread, prejudice against dogs and cats with black fur. There are not enough people who have time and training to work with feral, black coated, aggressive dogs. There are very few people who will adopt ANY such dog out of fear that the dog might be afraid and attack them. In the US, there are many cases of people who have been killed by adopted dogs who were formerly mistreated, abandoned or feral. Any shelter who tries to rehabilitate such dogs for adoption is taking a huge risk if the dog is actually adopted. Trust Takis. He knows what he is doing. For some of his dogs, the best quality of life is a large enclosed area with other dogs and limited interactions with a small number of humans. They are lucky to have a sanctuary that recognizes and accommodates their personalities, histories and current needs. My dog is lucky that his shelter did the same, and kept him until I told them I understood shyness because I am shy. So please trust Takis, he knows what he is doing, and his dogs are getting the best possible care, motivated by love.

[@lidijabirsa7768]

Thank you for explaining to those of us who have never had such an experience, what it's like to have a dog that is not socialized. Wish you and Sam to enjoy together for many, many years! 🙏🐾❣️

[@darg1720]

Well said. ❤️🌹

[@MiaEZ]

Love to you and Sam. Gracias for teaching me

[@ΧρυσήΚυριτσάκα]

ΤΑ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΙΝΑ ΧΕΡΙΑ ΔΕΝ ΧΑΙΔΕΥΟΥΝ ΠΑΝΤΑ. ΓΙ ΑΥΤΟ ΦΟΒΟΥΝΤΑΙ. ΤΩΡΑ ΖΟΥΝ ΜΕ ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΓΑΠΗ ΜΑΚΡΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΚΑΘΕ ΚΑΚΟ. ΜΑΚΑΡΙ ΝΑ ΞΕΠΕΡΑΣΟΥΝ ΤΟ ΦΟΒΟ ΤΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΝΑ ΖΗΣΟΥΝ ΗΡΕΜΑ ΤΗ ΖΩΗ ΤΟΥΣ.❤

[@capucinebellucci3476]

🐶🐶🐱🐱💖💖Thank you for looking after all the cats and dogs 🐶🐶🐱🐱💖💖

[@traceywu9123]

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL !!! WELCOME TO NEW HOME BRAVO DOGGIES 💖💖💖💖💖