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Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 8 months

D - puppies were taken from one family. People believed that the female dog who gave birth to them was spayed. Well, I'd rather not comment... Derrick is one of two black puppies with a spot, almost indistinguishable from his brother Dallas. He's just like any normal puppy. A little shy, a little bold, and an enormous curiosity! It was extremely difficult to take pictures of him because he doesn't stay still for a moment. Puppies will be able to go to new families after 24.10.

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D - šteniatka sme zobrali od jednej rodiny. Ľudia verili, že sučka, ktorá ich porodila, bola kastrovaná. No, radšej sa nevyjadrím... Derrick je jeden z dvoch čiernych psíkov s pálením, takmer na nerozoznanie od svojho brášku Dallasa. Je taký, ako každé normálne šteňa. Trochu strachu, trochu drzosti, a OBROVSKÁ ZVEDAVOSŤ! Fotiť ho bolo nesmierne ťažké, keďže ani na chvíľku nepostojí. Šteniatka budú môcť odísť do nových rodín po 24.10.

Size
Age
Puppy · 8 months
Location
🇸🇰Slovakia
Shelter
OZ Záchranný koráb
Living with Derrick
  • Neutered
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Derrick home

What you'll need for Derrick 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 Derrick

What life with Derrick looks like

Derrick is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at OZ Záchranný koráb in Slovakia.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇸🇰Adopting from Slovakia

Slovak rescue groups coordinate cross-border transport with European partners. Animals are chipped and vaccinated; sterilization is often included for adults and arranged post-adoption for puppies/kittens.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Derrick, answered.

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