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Adopt Nikusya (Нікуся)

Dalmatian · Female · Young · 3 years

A dog my daughter literally pulled out of hell - from the combat zone near Kherson. Locals said she was a mix of a Dalmatian and a setter. Her owner left, leaving her with a neighbor... and that neighbor also left. Nika gave birth to puppies, and my daughter crawled through the bushes, looking for them one by one. Some of the puppies were taken by the military, others were placed. Then my daughter's unit was urgently moved to Vugledar - and Nika went with her. If dogs were given UBK - Nika would definitely have it. When she came to me, she was a bundle of nerves. Now she is calmer. But... Nika is very afraid of being alone. She is afraid of loud noises. And she is not a guard dog at all - on the contrary, this is a dog that can only live next to her person. Unfortunately, I have many pets, and I can't give her the attention she needs. So we are looking for a family for whom Nika will be a child. A family for whom her love will be more important than the fur on the couch. A family that will accept that Nika will follow them everywhere. A family that, when there is a loud noise, will embrace her and say: "Don't be afraid. I'm with you." Nika is already spayed, has a rabies vaccination. Call us, Nika and I are looking forward to it very much:

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Собака, яку моя донька буквально витягла з пекла — із зони боєвих дій під Херсоном. Місцеві казали, що вона помісь далматина й сетера. Її господар виїхав, лишив на сусіда… а той теж поїхав. Ніка народила цуценят, і моя донька лазила по хащах, шукаючи їх одну за одною. Частину малюків забрали самі військові, інших прилаштували. А потім підрозділ моєї доньки терміново перекинули під Вугледар — і Ніка поїхала разом із нею. Якби собакам давали УБД — у Ніки воно було б точно. Коли вона потрапила до мене, це був клубок нервів. Зараз вона стала спокійнішою. Але… Ніка дуже боїться залишатися сама. Боїться гучних звуків. І вона зовсім не охоронець — навпаки, це собака, яка може жити лише поруч зі своєю людиною. На жаль, у мене багато підопічних, і я не можу дати їй стільки уваги, скільки їй потрібно. Тому ми шукаємо родину, для якої Ніка стане дитиною. Родину, для якої її любов буде важливішою, ніж шерсть на дивані. Родину, яка прийме те, що Ніка буде ходити за ними всюди. Родину, яка при гучному звуці пригорне й скаже: «Не бійся. Я з тобою». Ніка вже стерилізована, має щеплення від сказу. Дзвоніть, ми з Нікою дуже чекаємо: 📞 Світлана

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Mykolaiv Oblast
Living with Nikusya (Нікуся)
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
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Bringing Nikusya (Нікуся) home

What you'll need for Nikusya (Нікуся) 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
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    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
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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 Nikusya (Нікуся)

What life with Nikusya (Нікуся) looks like

Nikusya (Нікуся) is a small young adult dalmatian dog waiting at Happy Paw Mykolaiv Oblast in Ukraine.

An young 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 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 Nikusya (Нікуся), answered.

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