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Tonya (Тоня)

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Tanya lived in a tunnel ravine in Dnipro with a pack of her dogs. These animals were cared for by a foreigner named David. He was an American who came to Ukraine many years ago on a humanitarian mission. Last year he decided to return to his homeland. Afraid for the fate of his charges, he asked the animal shelter to take them, promising to fully support them, but as is always the case with time, he no longer cared about the fate of his friends. Since their arrival with us, the provision and care have completely fallen on the shoulders of the animal shelter. Tanya is tame among all five dogs; she allows herself to be handled, loves to present her belly.

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Тоня жила в тунельній балці у Дніпрі, зі зграєю своїх собак. Цими тваринами опікувався іноземець Девід. Він був американцем, який багато років тому приїхав до України із гуманітарною місією. Торік він вирішив повернутись на батьківщину. Побоявшись за долю своїх підопічних він попросив прийняти їх у притулок, обіцявши утримувати їх повністю , але, як це завжди буває з часом , він не цікавився долею своїх друзів. З моменту їх заселення до нас,забезпечення та догляд повністю лягли на плечі притулку. Тоня сама ручна з усіх п'яти собак, вона дається до рук, любить підставляти животика. Можливо вийде знайти їй родину

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Dnipro
Living with Tonya (Тоня)
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Bringing Tonya (Тоня) home

What you'll need for Tonya (Тоня) 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 Tonya (Тоня)

What life with Tonya (Тоня) looks like

Tonya (Тоня) is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Dnipro 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 Tonya (Тоня), answered.

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