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Nikki

Female · Adult · 4 years

Nikki was found running in the neighborhood of Špansko – Oranice. When we took her in, we managed to get in touch with her owner, but he did not want to take her in. In the meantime, Nikki went through a significant transformation with us. She arrived very scared but gradually settled in and regained her confidence. She felt safe and no longer had anything to fear.

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Nikki je pronađena kako luta naseljem Špansko – Oranice. Kada smo je preuzeli uspjeli smo stupiti u kontakt s njezinim vlasnikom no on ju nije htio preuzeti. U međuvremenu je Nikki kod nas prošla veliku preobrazbu. Stigla nam je jako preplašena no polako se opuštala i vraćala samopouzdanje. Osjetila je da je na sigurnom i da se nema čega bojati.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇭🇷Zagreb
Shelter
Dumovec
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Nikki home

What you'll need for Nikki 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 Nikki

What life with Nikki looks like

Nikki is a adult dog waiting at Dumovec in Zagreb.

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.

Zagreb, Croatia — browse more dogs in Croatia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nikki, answered.

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