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Zhorik (Жорік)

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

🐾 JORIK IS READY TO GO HOME 🏡❤️ Jorik was evacuated from Pavlohrad, abandoned in a street enclosure in -15°C frost. He survived by a miracle and waited for help 🥺 Immediately after arrival, we took Jorik to the clinic: examination, tests, preparation and urgent surgery. He had a tumor removed from his head, and now the boy has fully recovered 🙏 Today, Jorik is a healthy, kind and incredibly affectionate dog who is very much looking forward to his family ❤️ ✔️ Fully healthy ✔️ Vaccinated ✔️ Dewormed ✔️ Neutered ✔️ Very good and sociable Jorik is ready to leave all the bad behind and finally live a happy home life 🐕✨ 📍Located in Kyiv ☎️ 95 Alona

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🐾 ЖОРІК ГОТОВИЙ ЇХАТИ ДОДОМУ 🏡❤️ Жоріка евакуювали з Павлограда, песик був покинутий напризволяще у вуличному вольєрі в мороз -15°С. Лише дивом він вижив та дочекався допомоги 🥺 Одразу після приїзду ми повезли Жоріка до клініки: обстеження, аналізи, підготовка та термінова операція. Йому видалили пухлину на голові, і зараз хлопчик повністю відновився 🙏 Сьогодні Жорік — це здоровий, добрий та неймовірно ласкавий пес, який дуже чекає свою родину ❤️ ✔️ Повністю здоровий ✔️ Вакцинований ✔️ Оброблений від паразитів ✔️ Кастрований ✔️ Дуже добрий та контактний Жорік готовий залишити все страшне позаду та нарешті жити щасливим домашнім життям 🐕✨ 📍Знаходиться в Києві ☎️ 95 Альона

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kyiv
Living with Zhorik (Жорік)
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
Cared for by Happy Paw Kyiv · UkraineLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Zhorik (Жорік) home

What you'll need for Zhorik (Жорік) 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 Zhorik (Жорік)

What life with Zhorik (Жорік) looks like

Zhorik (Жорік) is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Kyiv in Ukraine.

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 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 Kyiv 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 Kyiv 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 Kyiv 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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