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Knopa (Кнопа)

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Previously, Kнопa lived in Zaporizhzhia near the industrial zone of the local factory. Volunteers found her with a large wound and turned to the "BF 'Animal Protection Service 'Chance' " for help in treatment, which in turn requested treatment from our foundation. During the examination, the doctor detected a transmissible sarcoma. Kнопa has a long treatment ahead. The estimated cost is 25,000 hryvnias.

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Раніше Кнопа проживала в м. Запоріжжя біля промзони місцевого заводу. Волонтери знайшли її з великою раною, та звернулись по допомогу в лікуванні до БО "БФ "Служба захисту тварин "Шанс", які в свою чергу звернулись з проханням по лікуванню до нашого фонду. При огляді у лікаря було виявлено трансмісивну саркому. Попереду у Кнопи довге лікування. Орієнтовна вартість складає 25 000 грн.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Zaporizhzhia
Living with Knopa (Кнопа)
  • Spayed
Cared for by Happy Paw Zaporizhzhia · UkraineLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Knopa (Кнопа) home

What you'll need for Knopa (Кнопа) in week one.

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    €35–45
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    €8–12
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About Knopa (Кнопа)

What life with Knopa (Кнопа) looks like

Knopa (Кнопа) is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Zaporizhzhia 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 Knopa (Кнопа), answered.

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