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Georgina

Mixed Breed · Female

Georgina was rescued from extremely unsuitable conditions along with her several-day-old puppies. Despite everything she went through, she showed great strength and devotion - she took excellent care of her four puppies. With a big heart, she also accepted the small Sam, a rescued puppy who joined them, and cared for him just as lovingly as her own. However, the beginning with Georgina was not easy. She was very shy, frightened, and any handling was challenging - she required a lot of caution for a long time. Gradually, thanks to a patient and calm approach, she started making great progress. Now she goes on walks even with strangers, handles basic handling without fear - putting on a harness, trimming nails and vaccination. Georgina is still rather a shy female dog who does not seek human company and is not excited about petting, but she handles everything bravely and every day seems more confident. In the shelter area, she is already starting to enjoy walks - while initially she just wandered around and tried to return, today she walks nicely forward, sniffs and notices her surroundings. She is still afraid of strangers, but it is no longer necessary to avoid them with a large arc. She gets along well with smaller dogs, plays nicely with her son Grey. She is still afraid of larger dogs. Her hygiene habits are relatively good, but since she is still stressed during walks, an accident in the indoor area may occasionally occur, always in a designated place. Georgina is looking for a home exclusively with an experienced dog owner who has time, patience and sensitivity for working with a shy dog. The ideal home for her would be a house with a garden, where she would have the opportunity to go out as needed and feel safe. Food and treats are a big motivation for her, which help her make further progress. After everything she has been through, she has a chance for a peaceful life in an environment where she will be loved and given space at her own pace.

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Georgina bola zachránená z mimoriadne nevhodných podmienok spolu so svojimi niekoľkodňovými šteniatkami. Napriek všetkému, čo zažila, prejavila obrovskú silu a oddanosť – o svoje štyri šteniatka sa príkladne starala. S veľkým srdcom prijala aj maličkého Samka, zachránené šteniatko, ktoré k nim pribudlo, a starala sa oň rovnako láskavo ako o vlastné. Začiatky s Georginou však neboli jednoduché. Bola veľmi plachá, vystrašená a akákoľvek manipulácia bola náročná – veľmi dlho si vyžadovala zvýšenú opatrnosť. Postupne však, vďaka trpezlivému a pokoj­nému prístupu, začala robiť veľké pokroky. Teraz už chodí na prechádzky aj s cudzími ľuďmi, zvláda základnú manipuláciu bez boja – nasadenie postroja, strihanie nechtov aj očkovanie. Georgina je stále skôr plachá fenočka, ktorá nevyhľadáva spoločnosť ľudí a nie je nadšená z hladkania, no všetko zvláda statočne a s každým dňom pôsobí istejšie. V okolí útulku si už začína prechádzky aj užívať – zatiaľ čo spočiatku sa len krútila a snažila sa vracať späť, dnes už pekne kráča dopredu, oňucháva a vníma okolie. Cudzích ľudí sa stále bojí, no už nie je potrebné ich obchádzať veľkým oblúkom. S menšími psami vychádza bez problémov, so svojím synom Greyom sa pekne hrá. Väčších psov sa zatiaľ bojí. Hygienické návyky má pomerne dobré, no keďže je na prechádzkach ešte v strese, môže sa výnimočne stať nehoda vo vnútornom priestore, vždy však na vyhradenom mieste. Georgina hľadá domov výhradne u skúseného psíčkara, ktorý má čas, trpezlivosť a cit pre prácu s plachým psíkom. Najideálnejší by pre ňu bol dom so záhradou, kde by mala možnosť ísť von podľa potreby a cítiť sa bezpečne. Veľkou motiváciou sú pre ňu jedlo a pamlsky, ktoré jej pomáhajú robiť ďalšie pokroky. Po tom všetkom, čím si prešla, má pred sebou šancu na pokojný život v prostredí, kde ju budú milovať a dávať jej priestor vlastným tempom.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇸🇰Slovakia
Shelter
ÚVP Košice
Living with Georgina
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Bringing Georgina home

What you'll need for Georgina 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 Georgina

What life with Georgina looks like

Georgina is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at ÚVP Košice in Slovakia.

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 Slovakia

Slovak rescue groups coordinate cross-border transport with European partners. Animals are chipped and vaccinated; sterilization is often included for adults and arranged post-adoption for puppies/kittens.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Georgina, answered.

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