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Nirvana (Нірвана)

Mixed Breed · Female

This is Nirvana. When we learned about her, the situation at the animal shelter was already extremely difficult. Only the beginning of life returning to Kyiv, it was unclear what would happen next, a heavy situation in all directions. A pile of unanswered questions and no clear answers about the future. A girl called at the animal shelter asking for help, even with trapping a dog. The story is ordinary, such as the ones we are already used to, even more so in times of war: a jeep arrived and dropped off two dogs near a village, an Alabai and a Malayan. The Alabai was quickly taken by a local resident, but Nirvana wouldn’t give in. It was impossible to get within even 50 meters, she would disappear immediately. After some time, she was finally caught. Nirvana had already been in a critical condition when she arrived: she couldn’t walk, stand, or sit, she was constantly shaking, afraid of everything, eating poorly, and going to the bathroom. A series of examinations began: blood tests, ultrasound of all organs, X-rays, CT, MRI, neurological examinations one, two, three, one hypothesis changed to another, more tests… and the diagnosis, like a verdict, was Borreliosis (Lyme disease). It was clear she had been infected in the home she considered her own, which was almost at the brink of her condition. This disease is very insidious, requiring long-term treatment and recovery. A long course of antibiotics removed the borrelii from her body, but the impact of the disease on Nirvana’s organism became irreversible. Nirvana quickly understood that her new “family” cared for her. She bravely endured all the tests and analyses. She loves attention very much, turning out to be incredibly tender and attentive to both people and other puppies. But she is still very afraid of men (probably for a good reason…) and is wary of unfamiliar people. But when interacting, she reveals her loyal and loving heart. She so wants to play and run like healthy Malayan, but her weakened muscle tone, joint problems, and tremor do not allow her to lead a full life. After the New Year, Nirvana begins a course of physiotherapy with great hope that it will help improve her physical and emotional well-being.

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Це Нірвана. Коли ми дізнались про неї, ситуація в притулку була і без того вкрай непростою. Тільки почало повертатись до Києва життя, незрозуміло було що і як буде далі, важка ситуація по всіх напрямках. Купа знаків питання і жодних чітких відповідей щодо майбутнього. Подзвонила дівчина в притулок з проханням допомогти хоча б з виловом собаки. Історія – звичайна,така до яких ми вже давно звикли тим більше в часи війни: під’їхав джип і висадили в полі, поблизу села, двох собак – алабая та малинуа. Алабая швидко забрали місцевий житель, а от Нірвана довго не давалась в руки. Неможливо було навіть на 50 метрів підійти, одразу зникала. Через деякий час її вдалося зловити. До нас вона потрапила вже вкрай важкому стані: не могла ходити, стояти, сидіти, її весь час трясло, боялась всіх і всього, погано їла,ходила під себе. І тут почалась низка обстежень: аналізи крові, УЗД всіх органів, рентген, КТ, МРТ, обстеження у невролога одне, друге третє, одне припущення змінялось іншим, знову аналізи… і діагноз як вирок -Бореліоз (хвороба Лайма). Вочевидь захворіла вона ще в домі, який вважала своїм, так я стан був майже пограничним. Ця хвороба дуже підступна, потребує довгого лікування та відновлення. Довготривалий курс антибіотиків прибрав борелії з організму, але вплив хвороби на організм Нірвани став незворотнім. Нірвана швидко зрозуміла що нова “родина” піклується про неї. Мужньо витримала всі випробування обстеженнями та аналізами. Вона дуже любить увагу, виявилась неймовірно ніжною та уважною як до людей так і до інших песиків. Але вона досі дуже боїться чоловіків( напевне є за що…) і з недовірою ставиться до незнайомих людей. Але при спілкуванні розкриває своє вірне та любляче серце малинуа. Вона так хоче гратись та бігати, як це роблять здорові малинуа, але ослаблений м’язовий тонус, проблеми з суглобами, тремор не дають їй вести повноцінний спосіб життя. Після нового року у Нірвани починається курс фізіотерапії з великою надією, що це допоможе покращити її фізичний та емо...

Size
Age
Location
🇺🇦Kyiv
Shelter
Dobri Ruky
Living with Nirvana (Нірвана)
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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About Nirvana (Нірвана)

What life with Nirvana (Нірвана) looks like

Nirvana (Нірвана) is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dobri Ruky in Kyiv.

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 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 Nirvana (Нірвана), answered.

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