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Zhuzhik (Жужик)

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Zhuzhik, a puppy from the occupied village of Tsirkuny in the Kharkiv region, rescued by our defenders. Zhuzhik is very cute, stands on his hind legs and drums with his front paws like a little rabbit 🐇 Looking for a family for him, I am sure you will never regret it.

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Жужик, песик з окупованого у 2022 році с. Циркуни Харківської області, врятований нашими захисниками. Жужик дуже потішний,стає на задні лапки а передніми барабанить наче кроленятко🥰 Шукаю для нього родину,впевнена ви ніколи не будете з ним сумувати.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kharkiv
Living with Zhuzhik (Жужик)
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Zhuzhik (Жужик) home

What you'll need for Zhuzhik (Жужик) in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Zhuzhik (Жужик)

What life with Zhuzhik (Жужик) looks like

Zhuzhik (Жужик) is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Happy Paw Kharkiv in Ukraine.

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 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 Zhuzhik (Жужик), answered.

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