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Zaya

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

A small dog of the German shepherd type, arrived at the animal shelter together with her puppies, who are already slowly going to their new homes. Zaya is distrustful of people, likes her own peace and space. She makes progress in socialization, but slowly. She does not like unfamiliar situations or unfamiliar people. An adult dog, about 5 years old. She is looking for a caretaker with knowledge of canine behavior and a great measure of love and patience. She still needs spaying, otherwise she is surgically altered.

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Psička v tipu nemške ovčarke, v zavetišče prišla skupaj s sesnimi mladiči, ki pa že počasi odhajajo v svoje domove.Zaya je do ljudi nezaupljiva, rada ima svoj mir in prostor. V socializaciji napreduje, a počasi. Ne mara neznanih situacij, neznanih ljudi. Odrasla psica, stara cca 5 let. Išče skrbnika s kinološkim znanjem in veliko mero ljubezni ter potrpežljivosti.Čaka jo še sterilizacija, sicer veterinarsko urejena.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇸🇮Novo mesto
Shelter
Zavetišče Turk
Living with Zaya
  • Spayed
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Bringing Zaya home

What you'll need for Zaya 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 Zaya

What life with Zaya looks like

Zaya is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Zavetišče Turk in Novo mesto.

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 Slovenia

Slovenian shelters follow EU pet passport requirements rigorously and coordinate with Italian, Austrian, and German rescue partners. Animals are fully vetted before leaving.

Novo mesto, Slovenia browse more dogs in Slovenia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zaya, answered.

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