How do I contact the shelter about Willy?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ÚVP Košice handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Willy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Willy if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ÚVP Košice 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 Willy 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 Willy 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 ÚVP Košice early rather than rehoming privately; they know Willy 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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Willy

Mixed Breed · Male

Willy was found on Štúrova street in Košice. Willy is a young, confident and playful puppy who throws himself into everything! He's not afraid of anything and enjoys exploring the world with his typical energy. He loves people and contact with them - he shows his joy by jumping and sometimes uses his teeth during play. It's not aggression, but an expression of unbridled joy and immature play that still needs to be guided. With consistent leadership and patience, this can be easily managed. In general, he is friendly and loves people, but in two cases during walks he reacted negatively to some strangers - probably they didn't suit him. With other dog walkers, he was completely problem-free and friendly. Therefore, he needs a person who will be able to read his signals, set appropriate boundaries and safely guide him in various situations. In summer, he enthusiastically splashes in water - every puddle or stream is an opportunity for fun. He is an amazing dog with great potential, but he needs a responsible owner who will guide him and provide the necessary training. With proper guidance, he will grow into a loyal, balanced and great companion for life. If you are looking for an active and cheerful dog who will never leave you in peace (but with whom you will have a lot of fun), Willy is waiting for you! He will be the perfect companion for trips and relaxation with his family. He gets along well with female dogs and dogs, he likes to play with them and if he has a dog friend in his new home, it will be a big plus. He has good hygiene habits with regular walks and handling is trouble-free. Willy is looking for a home ideally in a house with an insulated kennel and regular contact with his people, but with enough exercise and attention, he can easily adapt to living in an apartment. A dog in the yard must not be "forgotten" - even an outdoor dog needs daily contact, care, shared moments and the feeling of belonging. A loving, responsible and active owner or family is being sought who has time, energy and desire to fully devote themselves to him. Willy will repay you with loyalty and endless enthusiasm for a shared life.

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Willy sa našiel na ulici Štúrova v Košiciach. Willy je mladý, sebavedomý a hravý psík, ktorý do všetkého ide naplno! Ničoho sa nebojí a rád objavuje svet so svojou typickou energiou. Miluje ľudí a kontakt s nimi – svoju radosť prejavuje skákaním a pri hre niekedy používa aj zuby. Nejde o agresivitu, ale o prejav nevybúrenej radosti a nezrelého hrania, ktoré si ešte potrebuje usmerniť. S dôsledným vedením a trpezlivosťou sa to dá ľahko zvládnuť. Vo všeobecnosti je kontaktný a má rád ľudí, no v dvoch prípadoch pri venčení zareagoval na niektorých cudzích negatívne – zrejme mu nesadli. S inými venčiarmi bol úplne bezproblémový a priateľský. Potrebuje preto človeka, ktorý mu bude vedieť čítať signály, správne nastaviť hranice a bezpečne ho viesť aj v rôznych situáciách. V lete sa s nadšením šantí vo vode – každá mláka či potok je pre neho príležitosť na zábavu. Je to úžasný pes s veľkým potenciálom, ktorý však potrebuje zodpovedného majiteľa, čo ho usmerní a dopraje mu potrebný výcvik. Pod správnym vedením z neho vyrastie verný, vyrovnaný a skvelý parťák do života. Ak hľadáte aktívneho a veselého psa, ktorý vás nikdy nenechá v pokoji (ale zato s ním zažijete kopu zábavy), Willy čaká práve na vás! Bude perfektný spoločník na výletoch aj pri oddychovaní so svojou rodinkou. S fenkami a psami vychádza bez problémov, rád sa s nimi hrá a ak v novom domove bude mať psieho kamaráta, bude to veľké plus. Hygienické návyky má pri pravidelnom venčení a manipulácia je bezproblémová. Willy hľadá domov ideálne v dome so zateplenou búdkou a pravidelným kontaktom so svojimi ľuďmi, no pri dostatku pohybu a pozornosti si bez problémov zvykne aj na život v byte. Pes na dvore nesmie byť „zabudnutý“ – aj vonkajší psík potrebuje každodenný kontakt, starostlivosť, spoločné chvíle a pocit, že niekam patrí. Hľadá sa preňho láskavý, zodpovedný a aktívny majiteľ či rodina, ktorá má čas, energiu a chuť venovať sa mu naplno. Willy vám to oplatí oddanosťou a nevyčerpateľným nadšením pre spoločný život.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇸🇰Slovakia

Shelter

ÚVP Košice

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About Willy

What life with Willy looks like

Willy is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at ÚVP Košice in Slovakia.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Willy, answered.

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