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Roki (Рокі)

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

ROCKY is a very special dog. His story with me began in September 2024, when his owners took him to the farm and left him on a chain without a bowl of water. They just ran away. And Rocky was shouting and didn't understand why. When I saw him, he was very aggressive, I couldn't even approach him. Such despair in the dog's eyes, I rarely saw, and I have been a volunteer for a long time. That was betrayal and a broken dog's heart. Loud and painful. After a week he calmed down, anger was replaced by apathy. He didn't want to eat, didn't want to socialize. I went to him every day, talked to him, told him stories about those who found a home. And it seemed to me that he understood everything, because after one of these stories ended, he approached me himself and licked my face. From that moment, our friendship story began. We worked a lot on his behavior, we learned commands, outdoor run on a leash, playing with toys and even eating pet food. In a year this dog has had a crazy success. He has become behaved perfectly. Rocky was even invited to television, channel M1, where they told his story hoping to find him a new family, but without result. This dog scares everyone with his size, although in reality he is just a cat in heart. Sleeps on the sofa, hugging his favorite monkey. Will agree to anything, for the sake of playing with treats. He is very smart, as if he lived not his first dog life. You just need to get to know him and you will definitely fall in love. 5 years old, neutered, vaccinated, has a veterinary passport. Accustomed to outdoor run. Looking for a family living in an apartment or house, because sorry, he is already used to the sofa. Gets along with dogs, but needs to be introduced properly first. Unfortunately, not with cats.

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Рокі дуже особливий пес. Його історія зі мною почалась в вересні 2024 року, саме тоді його власники вивезли його на ферму і лишили на ланцюгу без миски води. Вони просто втекли. А Рокі кричав і не розумів за що. Коли я його побачила він був дуже агресивний, я не могла до нього навіть підійти. Такий розпач у собачих очах, я не часто бачила, а я давно волонтер. Так виглядала зрада і розбите собаче серце. Голосно і боляче. Через тиждень він заспокоївся, на зміну злості прийшла апатія. Він не хотів їсти, не хотів спілкування. Я ходила до нього щодня, говорила з ним, розповідала історії тих, кому знайшла дім. І мені здається він все розумів, адже після закінчення однієї з таких історій, він підійшов сам і облизав мені лице. З того моменту почалась вже наша історія дружби. Ми багато працювали над його поведінкою, ми вчились командам, вигулу на повідку, гратись з іграшками і навіть їсти корм. За рік ця собака має шалений успіх. Він став вести себе ідеально. Рокі навіть запрошували на телебачення, канал М1, де розповідали його історію з надією знайти йому нову родину, але без результату. Ця собака лякає всіх своїм розміром, хоча насправді він в душі просто котик. Спить на дивані, обіймаючи улюблену мавпочку. Згоден на все, заради ігр зі смаколиками. Він дуже розумний, наче живе не перше собаче життя.. вам просто треба з ним познайомитись і ви точно закохаєтесь. 5 років, кастрований, щеплений, має паспорт. Привчений до вигулу. Шукаємо родину з проживанням в квартирі або будинку, бо вибачте, він вже звик до дивану. З собаками дружить, але треба познайомитись спочатку правильно. З котиками на жаль ні.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kyiv
Living with Roki (Рокі)
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
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Bringing Roki (Рокі) home

What you'll need for Roki (Рокі) in week one.

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About Roki (Рокі)

What life with Roki (Рокі) looks like

Roki (Рокі) is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Kyiv 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 Roki (Рокі), answered.

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