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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

A lone skateboarder from Daugavgrīva fortress, a 7-year-old PIFS, came to Ulubele three years ago: residents of Bolderāja reported that a hostile dog was roaming the area, choosing the uninhabited fortress territory as its home. The U team, inspecting the situation on site, realized that the four-legged skateboarder from Daugavgrīva fortress was not ready for peaceful talks and would not voluntarily surrender, so the only option was to try to lure him into a trap. The plan succeeded, but upon arriving at Ulubele, it was clear that the puppy had rather lived freely than in human society - he did not respond to contact, was not persuaded to walk on a leash, hid his fears behind brave behavior, and gave others the impression of a fierce predator. However, life in Ulubele - close contact with people and other dogs - changed the attitude. Our U team member Anastasija wrote in her Christmas letter: "I wish that home would find Pifs from Ulubele - once a lonely, anonymous skateboarder of the fortress." Pifs is still in Ulubele, but we all very much hope that he will finally be noticed and appreciated - exactly because of his good qualities! Anastasija's recommendation letter to her friend Pifs: "Two years ago it was hard to imagine that he would let someone come close, kiss him and allow to scratch his belly. Pifs showed his teeth, growled, snarled out of fear and ran away. Now everything has changed and 'his own' are very dear to him, always waiting for us first by the volleyball gate, standing on his hind legs. You can go out for a walk with him, but on shelter grounds he is still afraid and stressed. A walk in the forest becomes calm and slow. Pifs still does not trust strangers, especially men, but I know that it is just a matter of time and socialization. Pifs will be a great friend to play with and spend time with. With Pifs, I would never be afraid to go through dangerous places at night, because I know he will protect me and if needed - defend me. He will be a faithful friend who wants to spend as much time as possible with his own. But all this needs time and patience! Pifs, like my Tobis, is full of love for life and for those he can trust. Exactly such dogs as Pifs, Barsiks, Vika, Knīpa, Karma and others teach us, humans, the U team, patience, calmness, tenderness, being accurate and careful. And it is them that teach us to appreciate the moment when we get all this back. These moments are priceless. Look into Pifs eyes, I will be happy to introduce you to him!" neutered, vaccinated and treated for parasites. If you are ready to become Pifs new owner - come meet him any day between 10-15. But if you can't give Pifs a home, please support his stay in the shelter! We can only implement the no-kill principle together with like-minded people. Pifs has been in Ulubele for three years. It is a reward - to help those who cannot take care of themselves.

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PIFS-Daugavgrīvas cietokšņa vientuļais skvoteris 7 gadus vecais PIFS nonāca Ulubelē pirms 3 gadiem: Bolderājas iedzīvotāji ziņoja, ka rajonā klaiņo nedraudzīgs suns, kurš par savu uzturēšanās vietu izraudzījies neapdzīvoto cietokšņa teritoriju. U komanda, apsekojot stāvokli uz vietas, saprata, ka Daugavgrīvas cietokšņa četrkājainais skvoteris nav gatavs pamiera sarunām un labprātīgi nepadosies, tāpēc vienīgais veids ir mēģināt viņu ievilināt slazdā. Plāns izdevās, taču nonākot Ulubelē, bija skaidrs, ka suņupuika drīzāk dzīvojis savā vaļā, nevis cilvēku sabiedrībā – uz kontaktiem nenāca, pie pavadas nebija pierunājams, savas bailes slēpa aiz bravūrīgas uzvedības un apkārtējiem radīja iespaidu par niknu plēsoņu.Taču dzīve Ulubelē – ciešā kontaktā ar cilvēkiem un citiem suņiem – lika pārvērtēt attieksmi. Mūsu U komandas Anastasija Ziemassvētku vēstulē uzrakstīja vēlēšanos: lai mājas atrastu Ulubeles Pifs – savulaik vientuļais, anonīmais cietokšņa skvoteris. Pifs joprojām Ulubelē, taču mēs visi ļoti ceram, ka viņš beidzot tiks pamanīts un novērtēts – tieši dēļ savām labajām īpašībām! Anastasijas rekomendācijas vēstule draugam Pifam: “Pirms 2 gadiem grūti bija iedomāties, ka viņš kādu laidīs sev klāt tik tuvu, bučosies un ļaus kasīt vēderiņu. Pifs rādīja zobus, rēja, rūca no bailēm un skrēja prom. Tagad viss mainījies un “savējie” viņam ir ļoti mīļi, vienmēr sagaida mūs pirmais pie voljēra vārtiņiem, stāvot uz pakaļķepām. Ar viņu var iziet ārā pastaigā, taču patversmes teritorijā viņš joprojām baidās un streso. Mežā pastaiga kļūst mierīga un lēna. Pifs joprojām neuzticas svešiem, it īpaši vīriešiem, bet es zinu, ka tas ir tikai laika un socializācijas darba jautājums. Pifs būs kolosāls draugs, ar kuru var spēlēties un forši pavadīt laiku. Ar Pifu man nekad nebūtu bail iet naktī pa nedrošām vietām, jo es zinu, ka viņš mani sargās un ja vajadzēs – aizstāvēs. Viņš būs uzticīgs draugs, kurš gribēs iespējami vairāk laika būt kopā ar savējiem. Bet tam visam vajadzīgs laiks un pacietība! Pifs tāpat kā mans Tobis ir mīlestības pilns pret dzīvi un pret tiem, kuriem var uzticēties. Tieši tādi Ulubeles suņi kā Pifs, Barsiks, Vika, Knīpa, Karma un citi māca mūs, cilvēkus, U komandu , pacietībai, mieram, maigumam, būt akurātiem un uzmanīgiem. Un tieši viņi mūs māca novērtēt mirkli, kad saņemam to visu atpakaļ. Tie momenti ir nenovērtējami. Ieskaties Pifā, būšu laimīga iepazīstināt ar viņu!” kastrēts, vakcinēts un apstrādāts pret parazītiem Ja esi gatavs kļūt par Pifa jauno saimnieku – brauc iepazīties ar viņu jebkurā dienā plkst. 10-15. Bet ja nevari dot Pifam mājas, lūdzu atbalsti viņas uzturēšanos patversmē! Nokill principu varam īstenot tikai kopā ar līdzīgi domājošajiem. Pifs Ulubelē jau trīs gadus. Tas ir gandarījums – palīdzēt tiem, kas paši nevar par sevi parūpēties.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇱🇻Latvia
Shelter
Dzīvnieku patversme Ulubele
Living with PIFS
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
Cared for by Dzīvnieku patversme Ulubele · LatviaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing PIFS home

What you'll need for PIFS 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 PIFS

What life with PIFS looks like

PIFS is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dzīvnieku patversme Ulubele in Latvia.

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 Latvia

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 PIFS, answered.

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