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Dusya (Дуся)

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Gentle and shy, a small bun from the "hot" Kherson region, from the village of Novodmitrivka. She believed in rescue until the end, continuing to come to the broken bus stop where people once fed her... even when those people had already stopped caring for her... She caught our eye during another evacuation mission - her "I will not give up" ultimately led her to salvation. Since then, she has been in our center, playing with other puppies evacuated during the same mission, waiting for her family.

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Ніжна та сором'язлива, маленька булочка зі «спекотної» Херсонщини, з села Новодмитрівка. Вірила в порятунок до останнього, продовжуючи приходити на розбиту зупинку, де її колись підгодовували люди... навіть коли ці люди вже перестали дбати про неї... Так і попалась нам на очі під час чергової евакуаційної місії — її «не здамся» таки привело її до порятунку. Відтоді малеча в нашому центрі, в іграх з іншими цуценятами, вивезеними під час тієї ж місії, в очікуванні на свою сім'ю.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kyiv Oblast
Living with Dusya (Дуся)
  • Spayed
Cared for by Happy Paw Kyiv Oblast · UkraineLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Dusya (Дуся) home

What you'll need for Dusya (Дуся) in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Dusya (Дуся)

What life with Dusya (Дуся) looks like

Dusya (Дуся) is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Kyiv Oblast in Ukraine.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 Dusya (Дуся), answered.

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