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JOSHUA

Mixed Breed · Male

Joshua came to us in a malnourished state, and it took some time for him to fully recover and regain his health. Now he is a beautiful black dog who is completely oriented towards people. What is specific about him is that one of his eyes is slightly darker than the other. He is excellent with people! He can be a bit jealous when attention is shown to other dogs, but it all passes without aggression. He would get along great with children, although we recommend they be older due to his size. He has already mastered walking on a leash. He currently shares his home in the shelter with other dogs (males and females), so he can expect canine company in his new home. Joshua is 54cm tall and was born in June 2023. Microchip number: 191100002271538.

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Joshua je k nama došao u pothranjenom stanju, trebalo je neko vrijeme da se on u potpunosti oporavi i zdravstveno dođe k sebi. Sada je predivan crni pas koji je u potpunosti orijentiran na ljude. Specifično kod njega je što mu je jedno oko nešto tamnije u odnosu na drugo. Sa ljudima je odličan! Pomalo ljubomoran kada se pažnja pokaže drugim psima ali sve to prođe neagresivno. Odlično bi se slagao sa djecom iako preporučamo da su starije dobi radi njegove veličine. Već je savladao šetnju na povodcu. Trenutno svoj dom u skloništu dijeli sa drugim psima (muškima i ženskima) tako da ga u novom domu može čekati pseće društvo. Joshua je visok 54cm i rođen 06/2023. godine. Broj mikročipa: 191100002271538.

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Location
🇭🇷Varaždin
Shelter
Udruga Spas Varaždin
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing JOSHUA home

What you'll need for JOSHUA 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 JOSHUA

What life with JOSHUA looks like

JOSHUA is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Udruga Spas Varaždin in Varaždin.

An 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 Croatia

Croatian shelters include sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID in the adoption process. Several work with Italian and German rescue networks for placements.

Varaždin, Croatia — browse more dogs in Croatia.

Frequently asked

Adopting JOSHUA, answered.

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