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Adopt Zhorik (Жорік)

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Zhoryk came to us a year ago. All his life he was guarding warehouse premises of one company. The management changed, and the security was told to get rid of the dog any way possible. A man who worked with Zhoryk for more than 8 years, every shift, could not take him. So he ended up with us. Zhora is a great guard dog, despite his age. He knows where his own are, and where strangers are. Does not get along with big dogs, very selective with kittens.

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Жорік потрапив до нас рік тому. Все своє життя він охороняв складські приміщення однієї фірми. Керівництво змінилося, охороні сказали прибрати собаку будь-яким способом. Чоловік який пропрацював с Жоріком більше 8 років, кожну зміну, не зміг його завезти. Так він і потрапив до нас. Жора чудовий охоронець, не дивлячись на вік. Розуміє де свої,а де чужі. Не дружить із великими собаками, із котиками дуже вибірково. Прилаштування лише по Дніпру

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Dnipro
Living with Zhorik (Жорік)
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Bringing Zhorik (Жорік) home

What you'll need for Zhorik (Жорік) in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    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
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    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 Zhorik (Жорік)

What life with Zhorik (Жорік) looks like

Zhorik (Жорік) is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Dnipro in Ukraine.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇺🇦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 Zhorik (Жорік), answered.

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