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Arija

Female · Adult · 5 years

Although her life isn't exactly a song right now, Arija hasn't lost heart. This five-year-old German Shepherd cross arrived at the Shelter because her family could no longer provide her with appropriate living conditions. She's cheerful, full of energy, and always eager for outdoor adventures—making her an excellent choice for people who love an active dog. With proper introduction, she can get along well with other dogs, but a home with cats isn't right for her. She used to live in a house. If you'd like to learn more about her, please contact us at:

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Iako joj život trenutačno nije pjesma, Arija nije klonula duhom. Ova je petogodišnja križanka ovčara u Sklonište stigla jer joj njezina obitelj više nije mogla osigurati odgovarajuće uvjete. Vesela je, puna energije i uvijek spremna boravak na otvorenom, pa će biti odličan izbor za ljude koji vole aktivnog psa. S drugim se psima može dobro slagati uz pravilno upoznavanje, no dom s mačkama nije za nju. Živjela je u kući. Ako vam se sviđa, javite nam se na e-adresu:

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇭🇷Zagreb
Shelter
Dumovec
Cared for by Dumovec · Zagreb
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Arija home

What you'll need for Arija in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Arija

What life with Arija looks like

Arija is a adult dog waiting at Dumovec in Zagreb.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇭🇷Adopting from Croatia

Croatian shelters include sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID in the adoption process. Several work with Italian and German rescue networks for placements.

Zagreb, Croatia — browse more dogs in Croatia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Arija, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Arija?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dumovec handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Arija on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Arija if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dumovec 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 Arija 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 Arija 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 Dumovec early rather than rehoming privately; they know Arija 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 (HR). 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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