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Ritka (Рітка)

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Ritka - a beauty who survived real hell. She was hit by a car, damaging the cervical spine, and paralyzed. For three months, or even more, there was a battle for her life, so that she could walk again. They rehabilitated her, did many procedures and gave her medicine - and eventually she stood up and walked. Unfortunately, sometimes when walking, she tends to tilt a bit, but this does not prevent her from running, jumping and living a full life. She is a very independent dog who loves space and eats deliciously. Very gentle, she is drawn to people, adores when she is scratched, petted and spends time together. Ritka is looking for a responsible family that will treat her as a full member of the family.

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Рітка — красуня, яка пережила справжнє пекло. Її збило авто, пошкодивши шийний відділ хребта, і паралізувало. Три місяці, а то й більше, йшла боротьба за її життя, щоб вона змогла ходити знову. Її реабілітували, робили безліч процедур і давали ліки — і зрештою вона встала і пішла. На жаль, іноді під час ходьби її трохи заносить, але це не заважає їй бігати, стрибати та жити повноцінним життям. Вона дуже волелюбна собака, яка любить простір і смачно поїсти. Дуже лагідна, тягнеться до людини, обожнює, коли її чухають, жмакають і проводять час разом. Рітка шукає відповідальну родину, яка ставитиметься до неї як до повноцінного члена сім’ї.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Dnipro
Living with Ritka (Рітка)
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Bringing Ritka (Рітка) home

What you'll need for Ritka (Рітка) 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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Ritka (Рітка)

What life with Ritka (Рітка) looks like

Ritka (Рітка) is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Dnipro 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 Ritka (Рітка), answered.

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