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Tuzik (Тузік)

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Tuzik — a small pup with a very big heart that once simply broke. His story is mundane and even more painful for it. After the death of his summer caretaker, Tuzik became nobody’s responsibility. That’s how he ended up on the streets, and then in the communal animal shelter in Kamyanets. For many, he was “difficult.” Tuzik lived in a kennel run for a long time and barely made contact with anyone. People were afraid of him, even approaching him was a daunting task. He ran, growled in fear, and protected himself. When Tuzik was transferred to our home animal shelter, the staff at the communal animal shelter had to put a trap collar on him because simply approaching him was impossible. But that very evening, we managed to establish a connection. In fact, Tuzik is not aggressive. He’s just very fearful by nature. He’s a dog who incredibly bonds with his “own” person. If he trusts, he will give his whole heart. He’s a very “mommy” dog, gentle, devoted, and jealous in a good sense, loving to be the only little favorite in the home. He may be jealous of people and other animals too. Tuzik is a small bell, about the size of a kitten. He weighs just 4 kg. So, he can show his character when he doesn’t like something, like grooming. He may growl, but there’s no malice or true aggression behind it. He simply honestly shows his emotions. We’ve had his teeth fixed, neutered, and treated — Tuzik is fully ready for a home. He needs a person who can see in him not a “scary dog from the animal shelter,” but a little living soul that has never had a normal life and desperately wants to be someone’s favorite.

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Тузік — маленький песик із дуже великим серцем, яке колись просто розбили. Його історія банальна й від того ще болючіша. Після смерті літньої господарки Тузік став нікому не потрібен. Так він опинився на вулиці, а потім у комунальному притулку Кам’янського. Для багатьох він був “складним”. Тузик жив у вольєрі довгий час і майже не йшов на контакт. Його боялися, навіть прибирати у вольєрі було надважкою задачею. Він тікав, скалився від страху, захищався. Коли Тузіка передавали до нашого домашнього притулку, працівники комунального притулку змушені були вдягати на нього ловчу петлю, бо просто підійти до нього було неможливо. Але вже того ж вечора ми змогли знайти контакт. Насправді Тузік не агресивний. Він просто дуже наляканий по характеру. Це собака, який неймовірно прив’язується до “своєї” людини. Якщо довіриться — віддасть всю душу. Він дуже “мамин” песик, ніжний, відданий, ревнивий у хорошому сенсі, любить бути єдиним маленьким улюбленцем у домі. Може ревнувати і до людей, і до інших тварин. Тузік чудовий дзвіночок, розміром майже з котика. Важить усього 4 кг. Так, він може показати характер, коли йому щось не подобається, наприклад вичісування. Може скалитися, але за цим немає злості чи справжньої агресії. Він просто чесно показує свої емоції. Ми пролікували йому зубки, кастрували, обробили — Тузік повністю готовий до переїзду додому. Йому дуже потрібна людина, яка зможе побачити в ньому не “страшну собаку з притулку”, а маленьку живу душу, яка ніколи не мала нормального життя й дуже хоче нарешті стати чиїмось улюбленцем.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Dnipro
Living with Tuzik (Тузік)
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Bringing Tuzik (Тузік) home

What you'll need for Tuzik (Тузік) in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Tuzik (Тузік)

What life with Tuzik (Тузік) looks like

Tuzik (Тузік) is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Dnipro in Ukraine.

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 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 Tuzik (Тузік), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tuzik (Тузік)?
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 Tuzik (Тузік) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tuzik (Тузік) 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 Tuzik (Тузік) 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 Tuzik (Тузік) 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 Tuzik (Тузік) 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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