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Shpilka (Шпилька)

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

🤎 Shpylka 🤎 She was not born in the woods. They took her there. Thin, scared, does not trust people - because it was people who made her this way. She heard us - and ran away, but finally gave in and we were able to take her.

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🤎 Шпилька 🤎 Вона не народилась у хащах. Її туди вивезли. Худа, налякана, не довіряє людям — бо саме люди зробили її такою. Почула нас — і тікала, та все ж здалась і ми змогли її забрати. Шукаємо тендітній дівчинці родину 🫶

Size
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Age
Puppy
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kirovohrad
Living with Shpilka (Шпилька)
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Shpilka (Шпилька) home

What you'll need for Shpilka (Шпилька) in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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

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    €20–35

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About Shpilka (Шпилька)

What life with Shpilka (Шпилька) looks like

Shpilka (Шпилька) is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Kirovohrad in Ukraine.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇺🇦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.

Ukraine, Ukraine — browse more dogs in Ukraine.

Frequently asked

Adopting Shpilka (Шпилька), answered.

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