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Adopt Doneček

Labrador Retriever · Male · Young · 3 years

Don - mixed breed labrador and German shepherd, 3 years old, neutered Doneček is very nice, friendly and very sensitive dog. The first week of stay was more shy, was stressed by the new environment and new people, got confused on leash. From the beginning, he is in the kennel run with female dog Ajša, in the presence of another dog he is calmer and more confident. His behavior towards our staff has clearly improved during the month, he is more trusting, no longer turns on leash, does not run from side to side. However, he still does not go outside the shelter area. In the kennel run, he is already housebroken.

Read original (cs)

Don – kříženec labradora a německého ovčáka, 3 roky, kastrovaný Doneček je moc milý, přátelský a velmi citlivý pes. První týden pobytu byl bázlivější, byl ve stresu z nového prostředí a nových lidí, na vodítku zmatkoval. Od počátku je v kotci s fenkou Ajšou, v přítomnosti druhého psa je klidnější a jistější. Jeho chování k našim pracovníků se během měsíce evidentně zlepšilo, je důvěřivější, na vodítku už se netočí, nepobíhá ze strany na stranu. Nechodí však ještě mimo areál útulku. V kotci je již čistotný.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇨🇿Zlín-Zlín 12
Shelter
Útulek Zlín-Vršava
Living with Doneček
  • Neutered
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Doneček home

What you'll need for Doneček 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 Doneček

What life with Doneček looks like

Doneček is a large young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Útulek Zlín-Vršava in Zlín-Zlín 12.

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 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 Doneček, answered.

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