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John

Unknown · Senior · 15 years

12.3.2026 With John it was sometimes like on a swing, for a week he was doing well, had an appetite, was cheerful, ran around the shelter area and was happy, and then came the collapse... diarrhea, loss of appetite and apathy. And this repeated itself in various intervals. In such situations we always treated him, he had medication, infusion therapy, a diet even stricter than usual and after a few days the condition improved fortunately.... We have to hit it, but in the last week, two he was stable, cheerful, with a strong appetite sometimes even too much :-). And now comes the most beautiful part.... John's new lady came to pick him up, a very kind and selfless lady from Jihlava and with knowledge of all his health problems, she took him, determined to do what is needed for him and to give him a beautiful retirement at home, where the lady also takes care of two other senior dogs. Thank you for your support and we wish everyone good health and nice days! John is a Maltese whose owner died. They lived together in an apartment with access to a garden, John is calm and not demanding in terms of movement, a short walk a few times a day is enough for him. However, we are currently dealing with problems with his anal glands and digestion. John had no appetite, so we decided to take him to Slušovice for an ultrasound and a complete blood test. He has a sick pancreas, enlarged liver, therefore he will be on a gastro diet, we will start antibiotics and supportive medication and we will hope that John feels better and his condition improves. Otherwise, he is a very calm and patient dog who keeps us company in the operational building.

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12.3.2026 S Johnem to bylo někdy jako na houpačce, týden se mu dařilo dobře, měl chuť k jídlu, byl veselý, pobíhal po areále útulku a byl šťastný, a pak přišel propad…. průjem, nechutenství a apatie. A to se nám v různých intervalech opakovalo. V takové situaci jsme ho vždy zakanylovali, měl léky, infuzní terapii, dietní režim ještě přísnější než obvykle a po pár dnech se naštěstí vždy stav zlepšil…. Musíme to zaklepat, ale poslední týden, dva byl stabilní, veselý, s chutí do žrádla až moc někdy :-). A teď přichází ta nejhezčí část …. pro Johna si přijela jeho nová panička, moc hodná a obětavá paní až z Jihlavy a s vědomím všech jeho zdravotních neduhů se jej ujala, odhodlaná pro něj udělat potřebné a dopřát mu krásný důchod u sebe doma, kde se paní ještě stará o další dva psí seniory. Děkujeme za podporu a přejeme všem pevné zdraví a krásné dny! John je maltézáček, kterému zemřel majitel. Žili spolu v bytě s přístupem na zahrádku, John je klidný a nenáročný na pohyb, stačí mu krátká procházka párkát za den. Aktuálně u něj řešíme však potíže s analními žlázkami a trávením. Johny neměl chuť k jídlu, tak jsme ho raději odvezli do Slušovic na ultrazvuk a kompletní vyšetření krve. Má nemocnou slinivku, zvětšená játra, tudíž bude na gastrodietě, nasadíme antibiotika a podpůrné léky a budeme doufat, že Johnymu se uleví a jeho stav se zlepší. Jinak je to velmi klidný a trpělivý psík, který nám dělá společnost na provozní budově.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇨🇿Zlín-Zlín 12
Shelter
Útulek Zlín-Vršava
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Cared for by Útulek Zlín-Vršava · Zlín-Zlín 12

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Bringing John home

What you'll need for John in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About John

What life with John looks like

John is a small senior dog waiting at Útulek Zlín-Vršava in Zlín-Zlín 12.

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 Czech Republic

Czech shelters (útulky) include sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID. The adopter signs a written contract (smlouva) — the shelter may follow up to verify wellbeing.

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Frequently asked

Adopting John, answered.

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