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Chupik (Чупік)

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

HEALTHY BE, MY NAME IS Chupik (almost like a chupa-chups, only not so sweet, but even better 🍭). Let's get to know each other? I came from Khersonshchyna, where I lived in a abandoned ruined house together with another little dog. We had no food, so we had to steal. I know it's bad, but there was no other way, because people chased me away from everywhere and even poured boiling water on me several times. And when I killed a chicken in someone's yard, the men wanted to kill me with sticks. I ran away from all of them, and lost my way back, couldn't return, ended up near a wide highway. There they took me in some car and brought me to Kyiv. Here, at animal shelter I found friends, and also saw that people can be kind and caring. There is food and medicine here, but there is no family. I understand that there are many of us here, and the girls don't always have enough time to pay attention to all of us. So I really want to find my people who will take me home and never give me back anywhere else.

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Здорові будьте, мене звати Чупік (майже як чупа-чупс, тільки не такий солоденький, а навіть краще 🍭). Давайте знайомитися? Я приїхав з Херсонщини, де жив у покинутому зруйнованому будинку разом з ще однією собачкою. У нас не було їжі, тому доводилось красти. Знаю, що це погано, але іншого виходу не було, бо люди мене звідусіль виганяли і кілька разів навіть облили окропом. А коли я задавив одну курку в чиємусь дворі, то чоловіки хотіли забити мене палицями. Я тікав з усіх ніг, і загубив дорогу назад, не зміг повернутися, опинився біля широкої траси. Там мене забрали в якусь машину і привезли до Києва. Тут, у притулку я знайшов друзів, а ще побачив, що люди можуть бути добрими і турботливими. Тут є їжа і ліки, але немає родини. Я розумію, що тут нас багато, і дівчата не завжди мають достатньо часу, щоб приділяти увагу нам всім. Тому я дуже хочу знайти своїх людей, які заберуть мене додому і більше нікуди не віддадуть.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kyiv
Living with Chupik (Чупік)
  • Neutered
Cared for by Happy Paw Kyiv · UkraineLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Chupik (Чупік) home

What you'll need for Chupik (Чупік) 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 Chupik (Чупік)

What life with Chupik (Чупік) looks like

Chupik (Чупік) is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Kyiv in Ukraine.

An young 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 Chupik (Чупік), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Chupik (Чупік)?
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 Chupik (Чупік) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Chupik (Чупік) 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 Chupik (Чупік) 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 Chupik (Чупік) 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 Chupik (Чупік) 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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