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Rizhukha (Рижуха)

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

A very sad picture opened up to a girl when she saw Rizhukha. Where the eyes should be, there was a red mass, the dog did not know where to go and just stood by the road. Thanks to the kind-hearted girl, Rizhukha was quickly taken to the hospital, where the preliminary diagnosis was made: Ulcerative keratitis. Possibly after a chemical burn. She needs treatment for 3-4 weeks. The estimated cost of treatment is 8 thousand hryvnias. On 03/27/23, Rizhukha was already discharged from the clinic.

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Дуже страшна картина відкрилася дівчині,коли вона побачила Рижуху. Там де повинні бути очі, було червоне месиво, собака не знала куди йти і просто стояла біля дороги. Дякуючи небайдужій дівчині Рижуху швидко доставили до лікарні, де і був поставлений попередній діагноз: Язвенный кератит. Можливо після хімічного опіку. Їй необхідне лікування протягом 3-4 тижнів. Орієнтовна вартість лікування 8 тисяч гривень. 27.03.23 Рижуху вже виписали з клініки.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Zaporizhzhia
Living with Rizhukha (Рижуха)
  • Spayed
Cared for by Happy Paw Zaporizhzhia · UkraineLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Rizhukha (Рижуха) home

What you'll need for Rizhukha (Рижуха) 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
  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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    €20–35

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About Rizhukha (Рижуха)

What life with Rizhukha (Рижуха) looks like

Rizhukha (Рижуха) is a large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Rizhukha (Рижуха), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rizhukha (Рижуха)?
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 Rizhukha (Рижуха) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rizhukha (Рижуха) 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 Rizhukha (Рижуха) 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 Rizhukha (Рижуха) 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 Rizhukha (Рижуха) 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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