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Kestrel

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 12 months

Kestrel is our grown-up puppy who longs to explore the world with his family. Kes is a terrier mix with a huge amount of energy, curiosity, joy for life, and a great desire to be with his human. He has two fingers amputated on his left hind paw. We don't know how he got this injury, but we know it doesn't limit him. He moves around without any problems and his disability doesn't hinder his daily life, play, or exploration. Our rescued Kes is the dog that brings a smile to our faces every day. He is the one we see when we enter the pack of our rescued dogs. Curious, ready to find out what will happen today, what new things we will show him, and what game we will play together. And every day, he surprises us. We show him a new game and Kes tries it. He discovers water and immediately figures out what he can do with it. We hide a treat for Kes and his nose starts searching. Often, these are new discoveries for Kes that he has never known before! And yet, he manages to understand them incredibly quickly. It's the best age for learning, discovering, and building a relationship with a human. Kes has his whole life ahead of him and now is the time when he has a huge desire to absorb new experiences. He is young, curious, perceptive, and has that beautiful puppy joy that can brighten up a person's day. Kes can form a beautiful bond with a human, he is playful, persistent, and incredibly skilled. Even with his ball, which we offered him, he runs, undertakes giant dogs, jumps over seniors, and handles beautiful tasks despite the obstacles in the crowd. Kes can engage in various types of games and when he understands their principle, he goes all out. He doesn't need a difficult task. Just give him the opportunity to try something and his curiosity will do its job. And that's why we see a huge potential in him. Kestrel needs to employ his head and paws. He is not a dog for someone who is looking for just a calm companion for short walks. He needs movement, stimuli, joint activities, and a person who will be happy to teach him something new. At the same time, he needs a close relationship with his family. He is very attached to a person and wants to be part of his life. Kestrel wants to be with his people, explore with them, play, learn, and gradually find out what all he can experience with his human. He has great hygiene habits during regular walks, so in this regard, he is a smart young dog who learns very well. Given his terrier nature and hunting potential, he is not suitable for small animals. However, Kestrel is definitely not a dog that should be forgotten and overlooked somewhere behind the bars of a shelter. He is still so young. Kestrel is at the best age for learning, discovering, and creating a strong bond with a human. And every day, we see how much joy he can give. Just give him a chance and he will show you something new in return. He will understand something, come up with something, discover something, and make you smile again. We are looking for a family for Kestrel who will see in him not just another dog from the shelter. But his great partner, whom he can develop, teach, get to know, and create a real relationship with. Kestrel is exactly the type of dog with whom you can say one day - look, what we have achieved together! And we wish our Kestrel to get a chance to live, learn, play, make you happy, and belong to his family. Kestrel can also be supported financially for veterinary procedures and food. SNP 21, 811 01 Bratislava FIO CZ: 2201868518/2010 SWIFT/.s., V Celnici 1028/10, 117 21 Praha 1

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Kestrel je naše odrastené šteniatko, ktoré túži po boku svojej rodinky objavovať svet. Kes je kríženec teriéra, v ktorom sa ukrýva obrovské množstvo energie, zvedavosti, radosti zo života a predovšetkým veľká chuť byť so svojím človekom. Na zadnej ľavej labke má amputované dva prsty. Ako k tomuto úrazu prišiel, nevieme. Vieme však, že Kestrela to vôbec neobmedzuje. Pohybuje sa úplne bez problémov a jeho hendicap mu nijako nebráni v bežnom živote, hre ani objavovaní sveta. Náš zachránený Kes je práve ten psík, ktorý nám každý deň vyčaruje úsmev. Je to práve on koho vídame, keď vchádzame do svorky našich zachránených psíkov. Zvedavý, pripravený zistiť, čo sa dnes bude diať, čo nové mu ukážeme a do akej hry sa spolu pustíme. A každý ďalší deň nás niečím prekvapí. Ukážeme mu novú hru a Kes ju skúša. Objaví vodu a okamžite zisťuje, čo všetko sa s ňou dá robiť. Schováme Kestrelovi maškrtu a jeho nos sa pustí do pátrania. Často sú to pre Kestrela nové objavy, ktoré predtým vôbec nepoznal ! A napriek tomu ich dokáže neuveriteľne rýchlo pochopiť. Práve pri ňom si každý deň hovoríme, že toto je ten najlepší vek na učenie, objavovanie a budovanie vzťahu s človekom. Kes má pred sebou celý život a teraz je v období, keď má obrovskú chuť nasávať nové skúsenosti. Je mladý, zvedavý, vnímavý a má v sebe presne tú krásnu šteniatkovskú radosť, ktorá dokáže človeku rozžiariť deň. Kes sa dokáže veľmi krásne naviazať na človeka, je hravý, vytrvalý a neuveriteľne šikovný. Aj so svojou loptičkou, ktorú sme mu ponúkli behá, podlieza obrích psíkov, preskakuje seniorov a zvláda krásne úlohy aj napriek prekážkam v dave. Kes sa dokáže venovať rôznym druhom hier a keď pochopí ich princíp, ide do nich naplno. Nemusí pritom dostať zložitú úlohu. Stačí mu dať príležitosť niečo skúsiť a jeho zvedavosť už urobí svoje. A práve preto v ňom vidíme obrovský potenciál. Kestrel potrebuje zamestnávať hlavu aj labky. Nie je to psík pre človeka, ktorý hľadá iba pokojného spoločníka na krátke vyvenčenie. Potrebuje pohyb, podnety, spoločné aktivity a človeka, ktorý bude mať radosť z toho, že ho môže niečo nové naučiť. Zároveň však potrebuje aj blízky vzťah so svojou rodinkou. Je veľmi naviazaný na človeka a chce byť súčasťou jeho života. Kestrel chce byť pri svojich ľuďoch, objavovať s nimi, hrať sa, učiť sa a postupne zistiť, čo všetko sa dá so svojím človekom zažiť. Pri pravidelnom venčení má krásne hygienické návyky, takže aj v tomto smere je z neho šikovný mladý psík, ktorý sa veľmi dobre učí. Vzhľadom na jeho teriérsku povahu a lovecký potenciál nie je vhodný k malým zvieratkám. Kestrel však rozhodne nie je psík, ktorý by mal zostať zabudnutý a prehliadaný niekde za mrežami útulku. Je ešte taký mladý. Kestrel je práve v najlepšom veku na učenie, objavovanie a vytváranie pevného puta s človekom. A my každý deň vidíme, koľko radosti dokáže rozdávať. Stačí mu dať šancu a on vám na oplátku ukáže niečo nové. Niečo pochopí, niečo vymyslí, niečo objaví a znovu vám vyčaruje úsmev. Pre Kestrela hľadáme rodinku, ktorá v ňom neuvidí iba ďalšieho psa z útulku. Ale svojho skvelého parťáka, ktorého môže rozvíjať, učiť, spoznávať a s ktorým môže vytvoriť skutočný vzťah. Kestrel je presne ten typ psíka, pri ktorom si môžete jedného dňa povedať – pozri , čo všetko sme spolu dokázali ! A my nášmu Kestrelovi veľmi želáme, aby dostal šancu žiť, učiť sa, hrať sa, robiť radosť a patriť do svojej rodinky. Kestrela je možné podporiť aj finančne, na veterinárne úkony a stravu. SNP 21, 811 01 Bratislava FIO CZ: 2201868518/2010 SWIFT/.s., V Celnici 1028/10, 117 21 Praha 1

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 12 months
Location
🇸🇰Slovakia
Shelter
Malá farma
Living with Kestrel
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Malá farma · SlovakiaLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Kestrel home

What you'll need for Kestrel 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 Kestrel

What life with Kestrel looks like

Kestrel is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Malá farma in Slovakia.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇸🇰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.

Slovakia, Slovakia — browse more dogs in Slovakia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kestrel, answered.

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