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Tomka (Томка)

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Once she had another name. But did she ever have a home? Her body is a map of scars, each one a reminder of what it's like when you're used, not loved. Six months ago, Tomka was found tied up near a store. She waited— in vain. She sat quietly, staring at the door, as if still believing someone would come out. Today she lives again. She runs on the grass, snorts at the wind, catches insects, and comically shakes her head. Her eyes are now calm. They hold not despair, but slyness. She is still learning to trust, so she will feel better in a quiet home, perhaps without other dogs, next to those who understand: love is not training. She is waiting for a home where there will be no shouting, where one can simply live— in the grass, in the sun, in peace.

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Колись у неї було інше ім’я. Але чи був у неї дім!?Її тіло — це мапа шрамів, кожен з яких — нагадування, як це, коли тебе використовують, а не люблять. Пів року тому Томку знайшли прив’язаною біля магазину. Вона чекала — даремно. Тихо сиділа, дивилася на двері, ніби досі вірила, що хтось вийде. Сьогодні вона знову живе. Бігає по траві, фиркає від вітру, ловить комах і смішно хитає головою. Її очі вже спокійні. В них — не відчай, а лукавість. Вона все ще вчиться довіряти, тому краще почуватиметься у спокійному домі, можливо, без інших собак, поруч із тими, хто розуміє: любов — це не дресура. Вона чекає на дім, де поруч не буде крику, де можна просто жити — у траві, у сонці, у мирі.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kyiv Oblast
Living with Tomka (Томка)
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Tomka (Томка) home

What you'll need for Tomka (Томка) 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
  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 Tomka (Томка)

What life with Tomka (Томка) looks like

Tomka (Томка) is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Kyiv Oblast 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 Tomka (Томка), answered.

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