A bond with dogs that spans generations.
My name is Theophil. My family's bond with hunting dogs goes back more than 120 years, and we have it documented: a photograph of my great-great-grandfather standing in the forest with his dog at his feet, and his hunting document from 1917, issued in Galicia, where he is listed as a forester. We even know that dog's name: Legat. It is more than an old picture — it is proof that this bond has run through our family for generations, and the memory of a dog whose name has stayed with us.
Today, I carry that family tradition forward in my own way: through rescue and care. I am not a hunter or a dog breeder. What matters to me is understanding each dog's character and providing security, daily care, movement and consistency.
Over the years, I have personally rescued, cared for and socialised dogs, particularly pointers and other hunting breeds. The five dogs living with me today are not a portfolio: they are my family. Our new chapter is here in Greece, with our base in Epanomí, Thessaloniki.
A deep commitment to rescuing homeless dogs — including the old ones, who have it hardest.
We have the chance to create a “dog heaven” for the ones nobody wants. The buildings under our management offer enormous potential for a centre that could be unique in Greece and the wider region.
To make it real, we will certainly be seeking financial support — we are already at the limit of what we can do on our own.
This is a plan for the future. Today we do not operate as a licensed shelter or boarding facility.
The vision: a properly organised home and care space for dogs.
My long-term goal is a high-quality dog-care space which could, with the right partnerships and legal requirements met, help animals in need of a second chance. It is not yet an operating business or shelter; it is a plan I want to build responsibly. The space creates possibilities. The right people will make the difference.
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