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Elya (Еля)

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Woman who saw her in the field thought that the puppy is blind, because she was walking in circles and reacted only to the voice. She was also very hungry. She is really completely blind, this little one, so she is very scared. She wags her tail at the voice, but she is afraid of touch, she bites. It needs to get used to that no one here will hurt her, it needs to talk to her and pet her. At home a blind animal, a cat, quickly adapt and orient themselves. But in an animal shelter it's more difficult. For now she has a small enclosure with a warm hut and a guaranteed portion of meat porridge.

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Жінка, що побачила її у полі, припустила, що собачка сліпа, бо та ходила по колу та реагувала тільки на голос. А ще була дуже голодна. Вона дійсно зовсім сліпа, ця крихітка, тому їй дуже страшно. На голос махає хвостиком, а ось дотику боїться, огризається. Треба привчати, що ніхто тут її не образить, треба розмовляти з нею та гладити. Вдома сліпа тварина, що кішка, швидко адаптуються та орієнтуються. А ось у притулку це складніше. Поки що у неї манюсенький вольєрчик з теплою будкою і гарантована порція кашки із м’ясом.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kirovohrad
Living with Elya (Еля)
  • ✕Spayed
Cared for by Happy Paw Kirovohrad · UkraineLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Elya (Еля) home

What you'll need for Elya (Еля) 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 Elya (Еля)

What life with Elya (Еля) looks like

Elya (Еля) is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Kirovohrad in Ukraine.

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 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.

Ukraine, Ukraine — browse more dogs in Ukraine.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elya (Еля), answered.

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