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Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 13 years

11/2024 DONEČEK was undergoing a major examination at the clinic in Slušovice, where unfortunately some of our suspicions were confirmed, but also one unexpected and big problem appeared. What we could somewhat expect was the diagnosis of spondylosis throughout the entire lumbar spine and arthritis on the fingers of the front limbs.... His increasing lameness indicated that.... What we did not expect was the finding on the lungs, where there is a bulge.... As for the pain and joints, he is using Don available medication and hopefully it will at least partially relieve him.... Thank you for supporting Don is a mixed breed Labrador of larger size. His owner passed away and under unknown circumstances he attacked the owner's son. Don was very scared at first and it was not easy to gain his trust. He is not by nature and behavior a typical Labrador, he was hurt in the past and he still remembers it, he does not trust people. Thanks to the patient and kind approach of one caregiver, who is intensively devoted to Don, Don has learned a lot, he literally adores the caregiver and trusts her, he listens to her. If you give him time, love and space, Don will behave the same with you, but it will not be right away. We will gladly help you in this, it will be necessary to come repeatedly for Don and get to know him, but you will see that you will get a great dog. It is suitable for an experienced dog trainer!!! He is non-confrontational with other dogs. He is neutered.

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11/2024 DONEČEK byl na větším vyšetření na klinice ve Slušovicích, kde se bohužel potvrdila některá naše podezření, ale také se objevil jeden nečekaný a velký problém. Co jsme tak trošku mohli očekávat byla diagnostika spondylozy v celé bederní části páteře a artrozy na prstech hrudních končetin…. Jeho sílící kulhání tomu napovídalo…. Co jsme však nečekali, byl nález na plicích, kde je patrná výduť…. Co se bolesti a kloubů týče, užívá Don dostupné léky a snad mu to alespoň částečně uleví…. Děkujeme za podporu Don je kříženec labradora větší velikosti. Zemřel mu majitel a za neznámých okolností se ohnal po synovi majitele. Don se zpočátku se velmi bál a nebylo jednoduché si získat jeho důvěru. Není to povahou a chováním typický labrador, bylo mu v minulosti ublíženo a on si to stále pamatuje, lidem nedůvěřuje. Díky trpělivému a laskavému přístupu jedné ošetřovatelky, která se Donovi intenzivně věnuje, se Don mnohému naučil, ošetřovatelku doslova zbožnuje a důvěřuje jí, poslouchá ji. Pokud mu dáte čas, lásku a prostor, bude se Don chovat stejně i k Vám, ale nebude to hned. Rádi Vám v tomto budeme nápomocni, bude potřeba za Donem opakovaně přijít a seznámit se s ním, ale uvidíte, že zíkáte skvělého psa. Je vhodný pro zkušeného kynologa!!! K ostatním psům je nekonfliktní. Je kastrovaný.

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇨🇿Zlín-Zlín 12
Shelter
Útulek Zlín-Vršava
Living with Don
  • Neutered
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Cared for by Útulek Zlín-Vršava · Zlín-Zlín 12Learn about Labrador Retriever

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Bringing Don home

What you'll need for Don 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 Don

What life with Don looks like

Don is a senior labrador retriever dog waiting at Útulek Zlín-Vršava in Zlín-Zlín 12.

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.

Zlín-Zlín 12, Czech Republic browse more dogs in Czech Republic.

Frequently asked

Adopting Don, answered.

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