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Shenzi

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Two brothers Shenzi and Banzai were found in a nearby village. They had been in one place for several days and we know absolutely nothing about their past. We assume they are from a nearby village. Both were extremely shy and unsocialized. We can't even imagine what they must have gone through as puppies, because it has affected them so much. We thought that gradually at the shelter they would start to believe and get to know a new, better life. But it didn't happen and their fear of people remained the same. Banzai was, however, better off from the beginning than his brother Shenzi. He was easier to work with and had more willingness to move forward. But over time, his brother also improved and there came a time when he is already ready to move on. At the shelter he will stay in one place, but he needs to go further, he needs a home. SHENZI is definitely not suitable for first-time dog owners. It is ideal for a family that already has experience with dogs that carry fear from their past. Shenzi will need understanding during the first months, but mainly work. No pity, but proper socialization. Only then will he finally find his happiness. He gets along very, very well with other dogs. He likes to play with them, to run around. A second, relaxed dog (ideally a female) in the family would definitely help him and reduce his fear. He is still learning with us. He is learning a new life, he is learning that people are not all bad. He is learning that walking is a great thing. He is easily bribed with food. He loves it. So training using treats is clear for him. 🙂 Shenzi is not an easy puppy who will be calm from the first week. It is a dog that you have to work for, and in the end, you will get a great canine buddy who will be extremely grateful for everything. And that's worth it, isn't it? To change a dog's life who stopped trusting people. Give him a chance and you will certainly not regret it. It is suitable for an apartment or a house with year-round access to the yard. He will go to his new home vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. He is located in the shelter in Švábovec near Poprad.

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Dvaja bratia Shenzi a Banzai sa našli v neďalekej obci. Boli niekoľko dní na jednom mieste a nevieme vôbec akú malú minulosť. Predpokladáme, že sú z neďalekej osady. Obaja boli nesmierne bojazliví a nesocializovaní. Nechceme si ani predstaviť, čo museli od šteniatka prežívať, keď ich to tak veľmi zasiahlo. Mysleli sme si, že postupne v útulku začnú veriť a spoznávať nový, lepší život. No nestalo sa a ich strach z ľudí bol stále rovnaký. Banzai bol však od začiatku na tom lepšie ako brat Shenzi. Dalo sa s ním lepšie pracovať a mal väčšiu snahu sa posúvať vpred. No časom sa zlepšil aj jeho brat a nastal ten čas, kedy je už pripravený posunúť sa ďalej. V útulku už bude stáť na jednom bode, no on potrebuje ísť ďalej, potrebuje domov. SHENZI nie je vhodný určite pre prvopsíčkarov. Ideálny je do rodiny, kde už majú skúsenosť so strachom u psov, ktorý si nesú zo svojej minulosti. Shenzi bude potrebovať prvé mesiace pochopenie, ale hlavne prácu. Žiadne ľutovanie, ale správnu socializáciu. Len tak nájde konečne svoje šťastie. S inými psíkmi si rozumie veľmi, veľmi dobre. Rád sa s nimi blázni, hraje, naháňa. Druhý, pohodový pes (ideálne fenka) v rodine, by mu určite pomohol a potlačil ho preč od svojho strachu. Stále sa u nás učí. Učí sa novému životu, učí sa že ľudia nie sú všetci zlí. Učí sa, že prechádzka je skvelá vec. Je dobre podplatiteľný jedlom. Miluje ho. Takže výcvik pomocou maškŕt je u neho jasný. 🙂 Shenzi nie je jednoduchý psík, ktorý bude pohodový od prvého týždňa. Je to pes, ktorého si musíte aj vy vymakať a na konci získate skvelého psieho parťáka, ktorý vám bude za to všetko nesmierne vďačný. A to už za to stojí, nie? Zmeniť jeden psí život, ktorý prestal veriť ľuďom. Dajte mu šancu a naozaj neoľutujete. Vhodný je do bytu alebo domu s celoročným prístupom dnu. Do nového domova pôjde očkovaný, čipovaný aj kastrovaný. Nachádza sa v útulku vo Švábovciach pri Poprade. Podmienkou adopcie je úspešný adopčný proces a následné podpísanie adopčnej zmluvy a uhradenie adopčného poplatku. V prípade ak vás SHENZI zaujal píšte na FB správu alebo mail:

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇸🇰Slovakia
Shelter
Cesta za domovom
Living with Shenzi
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Cesta za domovom · SlovakiaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Shenzi home

What you'll need for Shenzi 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
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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
  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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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About Shenzi

What life with Shenzi looks like

Shenzi is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Cesta za domovom in Slovakia.

An young 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 Slovakia

Slovak rescue groups coordinate cross-border transport with European partners. Animals are chipped and vaccinated; sterilization is often included for adults and arranged post-adoption for puppies/kittens.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Shenzi, answered.

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