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Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 10 years

Bak is a ten-year-old labrador. He is initially very mistrustful, but once he gets used to the new environment, he is affectionate, suitable only for men. It is suitable for a garden in a family home. This is an exceptional dog received by the shelter on March 13, 2021.

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Bak je desetiletý labrador. Je z počátku hodně nedůvěřivý, po zvyknutí na nové prostředí je mazlivý, vhodný pouze k mužům. Hodí se na zahradu k rodinnému domu. Jedná se o mimořádný příjem psa do útulku dne 13.3.2021.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇨🇿Opava-Opava 7
Shelter
Městský útulek Opava
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Cared for by Městský útulek Opava · Opava-Opava 7Learn about Labrador Retriever

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Bringing Bak home

What you'll need for Bak in week one.

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  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 Bak

What life with Bak looks like

Bak is a large senior labrador retriever dog waiting at Městský útulek Opava in Opava-Opava 7.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇨🇿Adopting from Czech Republic

Czech shelters (útulky) include sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID. The adopter signs a written contract (smlouva) — the shelter may follow up to verify wellbeing.

Opava-Opava 7, Czech Republic browse more dogs in Czech Republic.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bak, answered.

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