How do I contact the shelter about Afina (Афіна)?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Happy Paw Kyiv handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Afina (Афіна) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Afina (Афіна) if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Happy Paw Kyiv will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Afina (Афіна) already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?

Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.

What happens if Afina (Афіна) isn't the right fit?

Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Happy Paw Kyiv early rather than rehoming privately; they know Afina (Афіна) and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.

Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?

TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (UK). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.

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Afina (Афіна)

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

GREETINGS, FRIEND! I am Athena, and, considering my name, you already understand that you are dealing with a real goddess. Yes, it's boastful, but it's the truth, I am like that! volunteers took me from Kherson and already started looking for a new family, but then a man, with whom I lived before, found me. He wanted to take me back, but I didn't really want to, honestly. Even though I was infested with fleas and ticks (Oscar wasn't given, but it was in vain!). I liked the volunteers more than in the previous home. They took care of me, removed a lot of parasites, treated me, and now they tickle my nose every day and take me for walks to the forest. Do you like to walk? Or sports warm-ups? Because I love it, especially in the morning. A run, jumps, rope pulling - that's all my element! Let's go for a walk together?

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Вітаю, друже! Я - Афіна, і, певно, зважаючи на моє ім'я, ти вже розумієш, що маєш справу зі справжньою богинею. Так, нескромно, зате правда, я така! Волонтери забрали мене з Херсона і вже почали шукати нову родину, але тоді знайшовся чоловік, з яким я жила раніше. Він хотів забрати мене назад, але я не дуже хотіла, чесно кажучи. Навіть вдала, що мене заїли блохи з кліщами (Оскара не дали, а дарма!). З волонтерами мені сподобалося більше, ніж у колишньому домі. Вони про мене дбали, вивели купу паразитів, вилікували, а тепер щодня цьомають в ніс і водять гуляти до лісу. Ти любиш гуляти? А спортивні розминки? Бо я люблю, особливо, зранку. Пробіжка, стрибки, перетягування каната - то все моя стихія! Давай гуляти разом?

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇺🇦Ukraine

Shelter

Happy Paw Kyiv

Living with Afina (Афіна)

✓Spayed

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Listed 4 months ago

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About Afina (Афіна)

What life with Afina (Афіна) looks like

Afina (Афіна) is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Kyiv in Ukraine.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇺🇦Adopting from Ukraine

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Afina (Афіна), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Afina (Афіна)?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Happy Paw Kyiv handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Afina (Афіна) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Afina (Афіна) if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Happy Paw Kyiv will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Afina (Афіна) already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Afina (Афіна) isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Happy Paw Kyiv early rather than rehoming privately; they know Afina (Афіна) and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (UK). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.