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Zhuchok (Жучок)

Male · Young · 3 years

Hello! I'm Zhuchok (Жучок), and I live at this breed. I am surrounded by many friends, but I dream of a real family where I can feel love and warmth. I love playing, running, and of course, snuggling! Every day I wait for the one who will take me home. If you're looking for a loyal friend, I'm ready to give you my heart. Let's create many happy moments together! Can you be my family?

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Привіт! Я Жучок, і я живу в притулку. Мене оточує багато друзів, але я мрію про справжню родину, де я зможу відчувати любов і тепло. Я дуже люблю гратися, бігати і, звичайно, обійматися! Кожного дня я чекаю на того, хто забере мене додому. Якщо ти шукаєш вірного друга, я готовий подарувати тобі своє серце. Давай разом створимо багато щасливих моментів! Чи можеш ти стати моєю родиною? 💖

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇺🇦Kyiv
Shelter
Sirius Shelter
Cared for by Sirius Shelter · Kyiv
More dogs in Kyiv →More dogs in Ukraine →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Zhuchok (Жучок) home

What you'll need for Zhuchok (Жучок) 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 Zhuchok (Жучок)

What life with Zhuchok (Жучок) looks like

Zhuchok (Жучок) is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at Sirius Shelter in Kyiv.

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.

Kyiv, Ukraine — browse more dogs in Ukraine.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zhuchok (Жучок), answered.

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