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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

That life in the pack is not easy will be confirmed by our Pablo. Years spent as the weakest member of the pack, with minimal contact with people, have created a distrustful and timid dog, but despite all the difficulties of life, Pablo has not lost hope for a better tomorrow. Calm and kind-hearted, he does not react to other dogs, and with people still distrustful and afraid of touch, but without the slightest aggression. Behind the worried look of our Pablo lies a wonderful dog full of love and kindness, and at times, with a little encouraging words and a treat in hand, Pablo's eyes shine and he then becomes the happiest dog in the world. For Pablo's happiness, not much is needed, a quiet home, some love and patience. That life in the pack is not easy will be confirmed by our Pablo. Years spent as the weakest member of the pack, with minimal contact with people, have created a distrustful and timid dog, but despite all the difficulties of life, Pablo has not lost hope for a better tomorrow. Calm and kind-hearted, he does not react to other dogs, and with people still distrustful and afraid of touch, but without the slightest aggression. Behind the worried look of our Pablo lies a wonderful dog full of love and kindness, and at times, with a little encouraging words and a treat in hand, Pablo's eyes shine and he then becomes the happiest dog in the world. For Pablo's happiness, not much is needed, a quiet home, some love and patience.

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Da život u čoporu nije lak potvrdit će vam naš Pablo. Godine života provedene kao najslabiji član čopora, uz minimalan kontakt s ljudima, stvorile su nepovjerljivog i plahog psa, no unatoč svim nedaćama života Pablo nije izgubio nadu za bolje sutra. Miran i dobroćudan, ne reagira na druge pse, a s ljudima još uvijek nepovjerljiv i u strahu od dodira, no bez trunke agresivnosti. Iza zabrinutog pogleda našeg Pabla krije se divan pas pun ljubavi i dobrote, a na trenutke se, uz malo ohrabrujućih riječi i poslastica u ruci, Pablove oči ozare i on tada postane najsretniji pas na svijetu. Za sreću Pablu ne treba puno, miran dom, malo ljubavi i strpljenja. Da život u čoporu nije lak potvrdit će vam naš Pablo. Godine života provedene kao najslabiji član čopora, uz minimalan kontakt s ljudima, stvorile su nepovjerljivog i plahog psa, no unatoč svim nedaćama života Pablo nije izgubio nadu za bolje sutra. Miran i dobroćudan, ne reagira na druge pse, a s ljudima još uvijek nepovjerljiv i u strahu od dodira, no bez trunke agresivnosti. Iza zabrinutog pogleda našeg Pabla krije se divan pas pun ljubavi i dobrote, a na trenutke se, uz malo ohrabrujućih riječi i poslastica u ruci, Pablove oči ozare i on tada postane najsretniji pas na svijetu. Za sreću Pablu ne treba puno, miran dom, malo ljubavi i strpljenja.

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇭🇷Croatia
Shelter
Azil Dubrovnik
Living with Pablo
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Bringing Pablo home

What you'll need for Pablo in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Pablo

What life with Pablo looks like

Pablo is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Azil Dubrovnik in Croatia.

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 Croatia

Croatian shelters include sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID in the adoption process. Several work with Italian and German rescue networks for placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Pablo, answered.

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