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Richi (Річі)

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

puppy was left on December 19, Saint Nicholas Day, under a house in a private sector. He was very small, thin and could not stand. His legs were like rubber. When he was taken to the hospital, an X-ray showed that the little one was suffering from hyperparathyroidism, all the bones were soft, many fractures, pelvic and knee joints had deformity. There was a large hernia on the stomach, the belly was very swollen. The doctors said that he was a crystal boy and would never be able to walk. Then we took him in because we had experience in treating such animals and really wanted to give the puppy a chance. The treatment was long, every day pills, injections, procedures, enemas, massages, swimming. After some time, Richik gradually started to stand up, then to walk, and later to run. But he ran on three legs. The right hind leg was the most damaged. The knee joint was turned to the other side, the ligaments were torn. Young, lively dog enjoyed playing with other dogs, but he wanted to run, and he fell. He got up again, ran after his friends and fell again. Richik needs a complex and long operation to restore the knee, suturing the tendons and hernia. The Fund has taken on to help pay for the treatment of the puppy and is counting on the support of donors. Estimated cost of treatment is 6 thousand hryvnias.

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Цуценя підкинули 19 грудня на день Святого Миколая під хату в приватному секторі. Він був дуже маленький, худий та не міг стояти. Ніжки були немов гумові. Коли його привезли до лікарні, то рентген показав, що малий хворий на гіперпаратеріоз, всі кісточки були м'які, безліч переломів, тазові та колінні суглоби мають деформацію. На животі велика грижа, сам живіт дуже роздутий. Лікарі сказали, що він кришталевий хлопчик і ніколи не зможе ходити. Тоді ми забрали його до себе, бо мали досвід лікування таких тварин і дуже хотілося дати крихітці шанс. Лікування було тривалим, кожен день таблетки, уколи, процедури, клізми, масажі, плавання. Через деякий час Річік потрохи почав вставати, потім ходити, а згодом бігати. Але бігав на трьох лапах. Права задня лапа була найбільш ушкоджена. Колінний суглоб вивернутий в другу сторону, зв'язки розірвані. Молодий, жвавий пес з задоволенням гуляв з іншими собаками, але йому хотілось бігати, а він падав. Вставав, знову біг за друзями і знову падав. Річі потребує складної та тривалої операції по відновленню коліна, підшивання сухожилля та грижі. Фонд взявся допомогти з оплатою у лікуванні песика і розраховує на підтримку благодійників. Орієнтовна вартість лікування складає 6 тисяч гривень.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Zaporizhzhia
Living with Richi (Річі)
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Bringing Richi (Річі) home

What you'll need for Richi (Річі) in week one.

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About Richi (Річі)

What life with Richi (Річі) looks like

Richi (Річі) is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Zaporizhzhia 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 Richi (Річі), answered.

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