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Adopt Elza (Ельза)

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 12 years

STORIES OF SPECIALS Elsa Our funny girl has spent her whole life in an animal shelter. Unfortunately, she was not interesting to people when she was a puppy, and even more so now. Gentle, sensitive to changes, delicate Elsa. Her funny appearance and games lift the mood every day. It's hard to imagine looking at her that this long-legged positive girl is over ten years old. We call her "our fawn." And nothing can change our love for her. It's a pity that her positivity shines only for the staff of the animal shelter, and people have not appreciated her uniqueness. Yes, she does not have a luxurious appearance or breed characteristics, but she is wonderful! Our Elsa and her story. As a puppy, she ended up in an animal shelter, she loved life, was clumsy and very barking. She loved walks with people, adored children. But at some point, she just started "dimming." Refusal to communicate, bad condition and appearance. We spent months with endless research and supportive therapy. No one could say what was wrong with our girl. They took her from the pens to the house. Slowly Elsa began to shine again with the positivity and warmth of her dog's soul. She recovered and stayed to live by the house. She is a very sensitive and gentle girl, whom we love very much. Every day you come to the animal shelter, open the door, and there she is, Elsa, jumping around and rejoicing in you, as if you were the only unique person in her life. Distrustful of new people, cautious, but so funny in her games. Of course, it is unlikely that there will be a person willing to take Elsa home. But we want to believe that Elsa lives her life happily among other strays and our team. Our funny fawn-like dog and eternal positive.

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ІСТОРІЇ ОСОБЛИВИХ Ельза Наша кумедна дівчинка все життя провела в притулку. На жаль, вона не була цікава людям ні коли була цуциком, ні тим більше зараз. Ніжна, чутлива до змін, тендітна Ельза. Кумедна зовнішність та ігри якої, підіймають настрій щодня. Дивлячись на неї важко навіть уявити, що цій довголапій позитивній дівчинці вже перевалило за 10 років. Ми називаємо її "наше оленятко". І ніщо не може змінити нашої любові до неї. Шкода, що її позитив сяє тільки для працівників притулку, а люди не оцінили її унікальності. Так, вона не має розкішної зовнішності та породних ознак, але вона чудова! Наша Ельза та її історія. Цуциком потрапила в притулок, раділа життю, була цуциково незграбною і дуже гавкучею. Любила прогулянки з людьми, обожнювала дітей. Але в якийсь момент вона просто стала "згасати". Відмова від спілкування, поганий стан та вигляд. Ми провели місяці з нескінченними дослідженнями та підтримуючою терапією. Ніхто не міг сказати що з нашою дівчинкою. Забрали з вольєрів в будинок. Потроху Ельза стала знову загоратись позитивом та теплом своєї собачої душі. Пішла на поправку і залишилась жити при домі. Вона дуже чутлива та лагідна дівчинка, яку ми дуже любимо. Щодня приходиш в притулок, відкриваєш двері, а там вона, Ельза, яка скаче навколо і радіє тобі, наче ти єдиний і неповторний в її житті. Недовірлива до нових людей, обережна, але така кумедна у своїх іграх-бісячках. Звичайно, навряд чи знайдеться людина, яка готова забрати Ельзу додому. Але ми хочемо вірити, що Ельза проживає своє життя щасливою в колі інших бідось та нашої команди. Наша кумедна оленяткова собачка і вічний позитивчик.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kyiv Oblast
Living with Elza (Ельза)
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Bringing Elza (Ельза) home

What you'll need for Elza (Ельза) in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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 Elza (Ельза)

What life with Elza (Ельза) looks like

Elza (Ельза) is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Kyiv Oblast 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Elza (Ельза), answered.

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