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Adopt Richard (Річард)

Husky · Male · Adult · 4 years

This dog's story is not for the weak. Because Richard is not just a husky. He is a memory of love ended by betrayal. Once he had a home. His own couch. His own voice in the morning. His people, whom he adored as only a dog can - to the very last breath. He ran towards them every time the door opened. But one day, instead of the door, there was a road. A usual walk, the sound of brakes, a collision. Darkness. A broken spine. Total immobility. And pain. Pain so intense that the world disappears. But worse still - a scream. His own. Towards those he was waiting for. Those who should have been there. But they left. They didn't look back. Just... erased him. Richard screamed not with his body - with his soul. He didn't understand why. And long months dragged on like eternity. He growled, didn't trust, ran away. But we were there. We didn't give up. And one day he stopped growling. He cautiously sniffed the ball. Noticed something interesting. Then, the first steps in a wheelchair. Uncertain, wobbly, but his. A year passed. Richard lives. Truly. He loves to walk, play, sing - yes, sing, because he is a husky. And although he now knows that the world is a painful thing, he still hopes. That somewhere there is a Person. His Person. The only one. Real. Who won't leave. His chances are slim. But he doesn't know that. He just rejoices every day like a child. And waits. Because even after everything, Richard still knows how to believe. Adoption conditions: Only in a special family willing to accept a disabled dog not as "pity", but as an equal; Only in a special family willing to accept a disabled dog not as "pity", but as an equal; Mandatory - accessibility of space for a wheelchair, understanding the dog's needs after the injury; Mandatory - accessibility of space for a wheelchair, understanding the dog's needs after the injury; No chains, kennels or enclosures - Richard must be part of the family, not decoration in the yard; No chains, kennels or enclosures - Richard must be part of the family, not decoration in the yard; Experience with dogs or willingness to learn, ask, find out, love; Experience with dogs or willingness to learn, ask, find out, love. 📍 Poltava | 📞 "True strength is not about standing. It's about getting up when the world decides you've already fallen."

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Історія цього пса — не для слабких. Бо Річард — не просто хаскі. Він — пам’ять про любов, яка закінчилась зрадою. Колись він мав дім. Свій диван. Свій голос уранці. Своїх людей, яких обожнював так, як тільки може собака — до останнього подиху. Він біг їм назустріч кожного разу, коли двері відчинялися. Але одного разу замість дверей — дорога. Звичний самовигул, звук гальм, удар. Потемніння. Перелом хребта. Повна нерухомість. І біль. Біль такий, що світ зникає. Але ще гірше — крик. Його власний. Назустріч тим, кого він чекав. Тим, хто мав би бути поруч. Але вони пішли. Не озирнулись. Просто... викреслили його. Річард кричав не тілом — душею. Він не розумів, чому. І довгі місяці тягнулись, як вічність. Він гарчав, не довіряв, тікав у себе. Але ми були. Ми не здалися. І ось одного дня він перестав гарчати. Обережно ткнувся носом у м’яча. Запримітив щось цікаве. А потім — перші кроки в інвалідному візочку. Невпевнені, хиткі, але його. Минув рік. Річард живе. По-справжньому. Він любить гуляти, гратися, співати — так, співати, бо він хаскі. І хоч уже знає, що світ — штука болюча, він усе ще сподівається. Що десь є Людина. Його Людина. Єдина. Справжня. Яка не піде. Його шанси мізерні. Але він про це не знає. Він просто кожного дня радіє, як дитина. І чекає. Бо навіть після всього, Річард усе ще вміє вірити. Умови всиновлення: Лише в особливу родину, яка готова прийняти собаку з інвалідністю не як "жаль", а як рівного; Лише в особливу родину, яка готова прийняти собаку з інвалідністю не як "жаль", а як рівного; Обов’язково — доступність простору для візочка, розуміння потреб собаки після травми; Обов’язково — доступність простору для візочка, розуміння потреб собаки після травми; Без ланцюгів, будок чи вольєрів — Річард має бути частиною родини, не декорацією на подвір’ї; Без ланцюгів, будок чи вольєрів — Річард має бути частиною родини, не декорацією на подвір’ї; Досвід із собаками або готовність навчатися, питати, дізнаватись, кохати. Досвід із собаками або готовність навчатися, питати, дізнаватись, кохати. 📍 м. Полтава | 📞 “Справжня сила — не в тому, щоб стояти. А в тому, щоб піднятися тоді, коли світ вирішив, що ти вже впав.”

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Poltava
Living with Richard (Річард)
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Bringing Richard (Річард) home

What you'll need for Richard (Річард) 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
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    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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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Richard (Річард)

What life with Richard (Річард) looks like

Richard (Річард) is a medium-sized adult husky dog waiting at Happy Paw Poltava in Ukraine.

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 Richard (Річард), answered.

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