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Žak

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Zak is an Istrian Hound, about two years old, and one of those quiet, good souls who don't win you over loudly, but slowly. At first, he may seem shy and cautious. He won't immediately jump into your arms and may need some time to assess the situation and realize he's safe. But once he relaxes, you'll meet an incredibly gentle and dear dog. Zak is a good soul. He is kind, affectionate, and sensitive, and behind his initial uncertainty is a dog who really wants human closeness, he just needs to be given the opportunity to trust you at his own pace. He's only two years old and has his whole life ahead of him. We would love for him to spend it with people who understand his gentle nature and won't expect him to be the bravest dog in the world on the first day. Zak doesn't need much. A little patience at the beginning, a lot of love afterwards, and a home where he can finally let his guard down completely. And we have a feeling that he will return it many times over to whoever gives him that.

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Žak je istarski gonič, ima oko dvije godine i jedna je od onih tihih, dobrih duša koje vas ne osvoje glasno, nego polako. Na prvi susret može djelovati plaho i oprezno. Neće vam se odmah baciti u zagrljaj i možda će mu trebati malo vremena da procijeni situaciju i shvati da je siguran. Ali kada se opusti, upoznat ćete jednog nevjerojatno nježnog i dragog psa. Žak je dobra duša. Blag je, umiljat i osjetljiv, a iza početne nesigurnosti krije se pas koji itekako želi blizinu čovjeka, samo mu treba dati priliku da vam povjeruje svojim tempom. Ima tek dvije godine i pred njim je cijeli život. Voljeli bismo da ga provede uz ljude koji će razumjeti njegovu nježnu narav i neće od njega očekivati da prvog dana bude najhrabriji pas na svijetu. Žaku ne treba puno. Malo strpljenja na početku, puno ljubavi nakon toga i dom u kojem će napokon moći potpuno spustiti gard. A imamo osjećaj da će onome tko mu to pruži vratiti višestruko.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇭🇷Croatia
Shelter
Azil Dubrovnik
Living with Žak
  • Neutered
Cared for by Azil Dubrovnik · CroatiaLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Žak home

What you'll need for Žak 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 Žak

What life with Žak looks like

Žak is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Azil Dubrovnik in Croatia.

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 Croatia

Croatian shelters include sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID in the adoption process. Several work with Italian and German rescue networks for placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Žak, answered.

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