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Female · Adult · 6 years

Zara was taken by the city police from a village in our town. This beautiful and majestic female dog had been tied up on a short chain for 6 years without a shelter, without walks or movement. The owners willingly handed her over to the police. Zarka came to us in a bad psychological state. She was afraid, attacked out of fear, and didn't know what to expect. She was probably recently whelped. However, the patrol in the village did not find any puppies. It took just a few days for her to understand that she was safe and loved. Zara is about 6 years old and is of larger build. She is kind, affectionate and loving. She needs time to get used to a new person. For her age, she is very active and requires a lot of movement. She is a clever jumper who can jump over any fence and is therefore suitable especially for a house with a high fence and a patient owner. Zara longs for a home. She finally wants to experience love and affection. She longs for an owner who will devote himself to her and help her forget all the bad things. Will she find an older, larger dog who loves home?

Read original (sk)

Zara bola odobratá mestskou políciou z osady v našom meste. Táto krásna a majestátna fenka prežívala 6 rokov previazaná na krátkej reťazi bez búdy, bez prechádzok a pohybu. Majitelia ju polícii ochotne vydali. Zarka ku nám prišla v zlom psychickom stave. Bála sa, zo strachu útočila, nevedela čo ju čaká. Zrejme bola aj čerstvo po šteniatkach. Tie však v osade hliadka nenašla. Stačilo pár dní na to, aby pochopila, že je v bezpečí a milovaná. Zara má cca 6 rokov a je väčšieho vzrastu. Je milej, prítulnej a maznavej povahy. Na nového človeka si najprv musí zvyknúť . Na svoj vek je veľmi aktívna vyžaduje veľa pohybu. Je to šikovná skokanka, ktorá preskočí každý plot a tak je vhodná predovšetkým do domu s vysokým oplotením a trpezlivým majiteľom. Zara túži po domove. Túži konečne zažiť lásku a pohladenie. Túži po majiteľovi, ktorý sa jej bude venovať a pomôže jej zabudnúť na všetko zlé. Nájde si aj starší, väčší psík milujúci domov?

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇸🇰Poprad
Shelter
Mestský útulok Poprad
Living with Zara
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Mestský útulok Poprad · Poprad

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Zara home

What you'll need for Zara 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 Zara

What life with Zara looks like

Zara is a large adult dog waiting at Mestský útulok Poprad in Poprad.

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 Zara, answered.

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