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Leo

Mixed Breed · Male

We have taken him from the original rescue service, which caught him on 01.08.2019 on Havličkovej street in Košice. We do not know what Leo's past is and even though he was found with a collar, no one was looking for him, no one was missing him. The first days after arriving with us we noticed that Leo walks in a peculiar way. At the UVLf clinic, he underwent orthopedic and neurological exams and an X-ray. He was given treatment, which unfortunately did not work, so they recommended an MRI - magnetic resonance imaging, which he underwent at the Neurovet clinic in Trenčín. The result? Statement by MVDr. Viktor Paluš from the Neurovet clinic: "Leo has significant neurological symptoms of cerebellar damage. On the MRI examination I did not find macroscopic anomalies in the cerebellum. Unfortunately, some diseases cannot be diagnosed ante-mortem and for diagnosis it is necessary to microscopically examine individual populations of neurons in the cerebellum. Leo seems to not significantly worsen neurologically, he is still able to walk, independently take food and water. It is possible that it is a congenital cerebellar dysplasia or hypoplasia, in which case progressive worsening of the condition is not expected and the prognosis is good. It is also possible that it is another disease, such as cerebellar abiotrophy or lysosomal neurodegenerative disease, in which case symptom progression is expected. In such a case, the prognosis is poor. Personally, however, I do not think it is these diseases, although this will be confirmed only based on the future progression of Leo's condition." We believe everything will be fine and Lea is waiting for a beautiful life in his adoptive family. Leo besides the unusual gait has no limitations and functions like any other dog. He is extremely happy with everyone and has a pile of love to give. Literally gives himself into your arms and can spend hours scratching in your arms. He really enjoys every attention and moment you give him. He likes all toys, especially those that make noise or roll. He also likes fetching and walks in nature and in summer he likes splashing in the pool. He is reasonable and always in a positive mood and enjoys life with full mouthfuls and literally infects you with the positive energy that comes from him. Who adopts Leuško will never regret it. He gets along well with dogs and female dogs and likes to play and chase them. Handling is hassle-free. Leo has a big heart and is a big cuddle and seeks human company, so we are looking for a home in an apartment or house with access to the yard. IN THE CASE OF LEUŠKO, WE OFFER A FORM OF LIFELONG TEMPORARY FOSTERING. YOU GIVE HIM HOME, LOVE AND CARE AND WE WILL ENSURE EVERYTHING THAT LEO WILL NEED. WE WILL ENSURE FOOD, VETERINARY TREATMENT, MEDICATION AND EVERYTHING NECESSARY. "Good day! We took Lea on a trip. As soon as he saw us, he was very friendly, immediately ran towards us and was happy about our presence. He jumped into the car without any problems, then as he won the whole back seat for himself, lay down and peacefully lay during the entire journey. During walks, he sniffed everything, explored and marked, most of the time had his nose to the ground. He did not pull on the leash, patiently waited for us when needed. He did not notice people around, and if a dog barked at him, he did not react, did not return the barking. He has a nice, affectionate character, seeks closeness to people, cuddles for petting, lies on his back to be scratched, and jumps joyfully on people. When giving treats, we found out that he knows the commands "sit" and "down", which he willingly performs if he gets a squeaky toy as a reward. After drinking water from the bowl, he took it with him, as you can see in the photos. Maybe he liked it... Additionally, we found out that he has a neurological disease, but it only showed by walking a bit unusually, which is very cute, and holds his head a little differently. There was no problem and handling him was very simple. On the way back he slept the whole time, probably tired from the long walk. In our opinion, he is a very nice, loving dog with whom you can experience many beautiful and fun moments, whether during long walks or trips, or just quietly resting and cuddling. This dog has been waiting in the shelter for an incredible 5 years for a family that he really deserves. " "Hello, I am sending some photos from Leo's trip with us. Hopefully, this

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Lea sme prevzali ešte z pôvodnej asanačnej služby, ktorá ho odchytila dňa 01.08. 2019 na Havličkovej ulici v Košiciach.Nevieme akú má Leo minulosť a aj keď sa našiel s obojkom nikto ho nehľadal, nikomu nechýbal.Už prvé dni po príchode ku nám sme si všimli, že Leo zvláštne chodí. Na klinike UVLf absolvoval ortopedické, neurologické vyšetrenia a RTG. Bola mu nasadená liečba, ktorá bohužiaľ nezabrala a preto nám odporučili vyšetrenie MRI – magnetickú rezonanciu, ktorú v Trenčíne na klinike Neurovet absolvoval. Výsledok?Vyjadrenie MVDr. Viktor Paluš z kliniky Neurovet:„Leo má výrazné neurologické príznaky poškodenia mozočku. Na MRI vyšetrení som nenašiel makroskopické anomálie v mozočku. Niektoré ochorenia sa žiaľ nedajú diagnostikovať ante-mortem a na diagnostiku je nutné mikroskopické vyšetrenie jednotlivých populácií neurónov v mozočku. Leo sa údajne neurologicky výrazne nezhoršuje, stále je schopný chodiť, samostatne prijímať potravu a vodu. Je možné, že sa jedná o vrodenú cerebelárnu dyspláziu alebo hypopláziu, v takom prípade sa neočakáva progresívne zhoršovanie stavu a prognóza je dobrá. Takisto je možné, že sa jedná o iné ochorenia, ako je cerebelárna abiotrofia alebo lyzozomálne neurodegeneratívne ochorenie, V takých prípadoch sa očakáva progresia príznakov. V takomto prípade je prognóza zlá. Osobne si však nemyslím, že sa jedná o tieto ochorenia, aj keď toto sa potvrdí až na základe budúcej progresie Leovho stavu.“Veríme, že bude všetko dobré a Lea čaká krásny život vo svojej rodinke, ktorá si ho adoptuje.Leo okrem netypickej chôdze nemá žiadne obmedzenie a funguje ako každý iný psík.Neskutočne sa teší každému a má kopec lásky na rozdávanie. Doslova sa človeku odovzdá do náruče a dokáže v náručí stráviť hodiny škrabkaním. Veľmi si užíva každú pozornosť a moment ktorý mu venujete.Má rád všetky hračky, najmä také, ktoré pískajú alebo sa gúľajú. Taktiež má rád aportovanie a prechádzky v prírode a v lete má rád čľapkanie v bazéne.Je rozumný a vždy pozitívne naladený a veselý, užíva si život plnými dúškami a doslova Vás nakazí pozitívnou energiou ktorá z neho srší.Ten kto si Leuška adoptuje NIKDY NEOĽUTUJE.So psami a fenkami vychádza bez problémov a rád sa s nimi hrá a naháňa.Manipulácia je bezproblémová.Leo má veľké srdce a je veľký maznáčik a vyhľadáva ľudskú spoločnosť preto mu hľadáme domov v byte, alebo v dome s prístupom dnu.V PRÍPADE LEUŠKA PONÚKAME FORMU DOŽIVOTNEJ DOČASNEJ OPATERY.VY MU DÁTE DOMOV, LÁSKU A STAROSTLIVOSŤ A MY ZABEZPEČÍME VŠETKO ČO LEO BUDE POTREBOVAŤ.ZABEZPEČÍME KRMIVO, VETERINÁRNU LIEČBU, LIEKY A VŠETKO VŠETKO POTREBNÉ. “Dobrý deň! Vzali sme na výlet Lea. Hneď ako nás uvidel, bol veľmi priateľský, ihneď k nám pribehol a tešil sa z našej prítomnosti. Do auta skočil bez problémov, a potom ako si vybojoval cele zadne sedadlo pre seba, si ľahol a počas celej cesty pokojne ležal. Počas prechádzky všetko ovoniaval, skúmal a označoval, väčšinu času mal nos pri zemi. Na vodítku neťahal, trpezlivo na nás čakal, keď bolo treba. Okoloidúcich ľudí si nevšímal, a ak na neho niektorý pes štekal, nereagoval, nevrátil štekanie. Má milú, maznavú povahu, vyhľadáva blízkosť človeka, túli sa kvôli pohladeniu, ľahne si na chrbát, aby ho hladkali, a z radosti skáče na ľudí. Pri rozdávaní maškŕt sme zistili, že pozná povely „sadni“ a „pac“, ktoré ochotne vykonáva, ak dostane za odmenu piškótu. Keď vypil vodu z misky, zobral si ju so sebou, ako môžete vidieť na fotkách Asi sa mu zapáčila… Dodatočne sme sa dozvedeli, že má neurologické ochorenie, ale prejavilo sa to len tým, že trochu netypicky chodí, čo je však veľmi roztomilé, a drží hlavičku trošku inak. Nebol žiadny problém a manipulácia s ním bola veľmi jednoduchá. Cestou späť celú dobu spal, pravdepodobne sa unavil z dlhej prechádzky. Podľa nás je to veľmi milý, láskavý psík, s ktorým možno zažiť veľa krásnych a zábavných chvíľ, či už počas dlhých prechádzok alebo túr, alebo len pokojne oddychujúc a maznajúc sa. Tento psík už neuveriteľných 5 rokov čaká v útulku na rodinu, ktorú si už skutočne veľmi zaslúži. “ “Zdravím, posielam nejaké to foto z Leovho výletu s nami. Snáď mu to dopomôže k adopcii. Musím povedať že Leo je skvelý psík ktorý si užíva voľnosť s neuveriteľnou radosťou. Výlet s ním bol skvelým zážitkom. Je to super cestovateľ, auto mu nerobí problém, len si oprel hlavu a vyžadoval škrabkanie. Veľký mojkač plný energie. Rovnako je úžasný čo sa týka iných psíkov. Na našom výlete sme stretli veľa psov ktoré vyštekovali a strážli za plotom ale Leo im venoval maximálne jeden pohľad a pokračoval ďalej bez akejkoľvek reakcie. Pevne verím že by bol skvelým partnerom na výlety aj do života pre každého kto by mu bol ochotný venovať toľko lásky koľko je schopný venovať on sám.”

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Bringing Leo home

What you'll need for Leo in week one.

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    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
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    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 Leo

What life with Leo looks like

Leo is a 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. 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 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 Leo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Leo?
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 Leo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Leo 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 Leo 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 Leo 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 Leo 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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