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Dora (Дора)

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Dora's story is very sad. This creature already knows what betrayal is... At the end of May, Dora's owner came to the animal shelter and simply left the dog that he had taken from us at the animal shelter two years ago, and now she is no longer needed... For almost a day, Dora cried like a child, she didn't eat, didn't sleep, real tears were flowing from her eyes... When looking at this, the heart breaks... The only question that comes to mind is "For what?"... Two years ago we took Dora from the street. We don't know how it happened, but Dora was pregnant and her labor began in the middle of the street, on the asphalt... People who could not pass by called us. We took Dora, the puppies were healthy, they grew up and we found them homes. Dora was spayed and we started looking for an owner and home for her. The dog is just very good - big, beautiful coat, smart, friendly, people-oriented. We were so happy when people appeared who wanted to take Dora to their family... Two years she was a house dog... But now she was returned to the animal shelter, brought and thrown out of the car as an unnecessary thing... The owner said that he sold the house, took the things, but not Dora... In this person's new life, there was no place for the dog, there was no time even to call us and inform, Dora was left near the animal shelter at a time when there were no volunteers at the animal shelter and it's a miracle that the dogs from the animal shelter did not chase her. And Dora probably remembered that she once lived here, and that she was loved and fed here, and did not run away.

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Шсторія Дори дуже сумна. Ця істота вже знає - що таке зрада... На прикінці травня до притулку приїхав господарь Дори і просто залишив собаку, яку він узяв у нас в притулку два роки тому, а тепер вона стала йому не потрібна... Майже добу Дора плакала як дитя, вона не їла, не спала, із її очей текли справжні сльози.. Коли дивишся на таке - серце розривається..Ш на думку приходить лише одне запитання - "За що?"... Два роки тому ми забирали ДОру з вулиці.. ми не знаємо чрму так сталося, але Дора була вагітна і пологи в неї почалися посеред вулиці, на асфальті... До нас зателефонували люди, які не могли пройти повз.. Ми забрали Дору, цуценятка були здорові, вони підросли і ми їх прилаштували, Дору простерилізували в почали щукати їй господаря і домівку. Собака - просто дуже гарна - крупненька, чудовий окрас, розумна, контактна, орієнтована на людей. Так раділи, коли знайшлися люди, що захотіли забрати Дору до своєї родини.. Два роки вона була домашньою... А от тепер її повернули до притулку, привезли і викинули з автівки як непотрібну річ...Господарь сказав, що продав будинок, речі забрав, а Дору - ні...В новому житті цієї людини не знайшлося місця для собаки, не знайшлося часу навіть подзвонити до нас і попередити, Дору залишили біля притулку в той час коли в притулку не було навіть волонтерів і це диво, що собаки притулку не погнали її. А сама Дора мобуть памятала, що колись мешкала тут, і тут її любили і годували і не втікла.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Zaporizhzhia
Living with Dora (Дора)
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Bringing Dora (Дора) home

What you'll need for Dora (Дора) in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Dora (Дора)

What life with Dora (Дора) looks like

Dora (Дора) is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine.

An 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 Dora (Дора), answered.

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