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Polina (Поліна)

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 11 years

Reached the animal shelter in 2016 at the age of 1 year. Her story is similar to most strays: someone played with her and then threw her into the city center, where there was no corner for a dog among the high-rise buildings. Residents of the area began to complain and threaten to get rid of the animal by any means. From 2016 until today, Polya's family has been volunteers, and the shelter has become her home. On 22.05.23, Polina needs a veterinary examination and treatment for a hernia.

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Потрапила до притулку в 2016 році, у віці 1 рік. Історія така ж, як у більшості безпритульних: хтось награвся та викинув її у середмісті, де поміж багатоповерхівок не знайшлося куточку для собаки. Почали скаржитися мешканці району та погрожувати позбутися тварини будь-якими способами. З 2016 до сьогоднішнього дня сім’єю для Полі є волонтери, а домом став притулок. 22.05.23 Поліна потребує огляду ветеринара та лікування пахової грижі.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Sumy Oblast
Living with Polina (Поліна)
  • Spayed
Cared for by Happy Paw Sumy Oblast · UkraineLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Polina (Поліна) home

What you'll need for Polina (Поліна) 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
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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

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About Polina (Поліна)

What life with Polina (Поліна) looks like

Polina (Поліна) is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Sumy Oblast in Ukraine.

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 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 Polina (Поліна), answered.

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