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Begemotė

Mixed Breed · Unknown

One thing about her name says a lot. Begemotė is extremely strong and energetic. Therefore, she is suitable only for strong people. She shows no aggression towards people or other dogs. Begemotė is very affectionate and wants human contact, but she does not yet know how to approach gently and calmly, so she may accidentally hurt someone without intending to. She lives neatly in the room, doesn't chew anything, and only does her business outside. She knows how to open doors. Begemotė is suitable only for people who have time and want to train the dog. At first, walks with her will not be easy, as there is still a lot to learn, but everything is possible. Large and very strong. Weight 37 kg. Age about 3 years. Vaccinated, microchipped, spayed.

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Vien jos vardas daug apie ją pasako. Begemotė yra be galo stipri ir energinga. Tad tinka tik stipriems žmonėms. Ji visiškai nerodo agresijos nei žmonėms, nei kitiems šunims. Begemotė labai meili ir nori žmogaus artumo, tik dar nemoka švelniai ir ramiai prieiti, tad pati to nenorėdama gali užgauti. Kambaryje gyvena tvarkingai, nieko nesugraužia ir reikalus atlieka tik lauke. Moka atsidaryti duris. Begemotė tinka tik tiems žmonėms, kurie turi laiko ir noro užsiimti šuns dresūra. Iš pradžių pasivaikščiojimai su ja nebus lengvi, nes jau reikia dar daug ko išmokti, bet viskas yra įmanoma. Didelė ir labai stipri. Svoris 37 kg. Amžius apie 3 m. Skiepyta, ženklinta, sterilizuota.

Size
Age
Location
🇱🇹Šalčininkų r. sav.
Shelter
SOS Gyvūnai
Living with Begemotė
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
Cared for by SOS Gyvūnai · Šalčininkų r. sav.Learn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Begemotė home

What you'll need for Begemotė in week one.

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    €35–45
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About Begemotė

What life with Begemotė looks like

Begemotė is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at SOS Gyvūnai in Šalčininkų r. sav..

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 Lithuania

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 Begemotė, answered.

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