Zavetišče Turk
Novo mesto, Eslovenia · 19 animales disponibles
Animales en este refugio
Pupa
Mestizo · mediano
Pinna
Mestizo · mediano
Penelope
Mestizo · mediano
Polona
Mestizo · mediano
Trina
Mestizo · mediano
Max
Mestizo · grande
Byorn
Mestizo · grande
Tjara
Mestizo · mediano
Kara
Mestizo · grande
19 animales
About
About Zavetišče Turk
Zavetišče Turk is a dog and cat shelter based in Novo mesto, Slovenia. There are currently 18 dogs and 1 cat listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed.
The animals currently listed at Zavetišče Turk range in age from about 1 to 10 years old. Most are medium-sized.
Adoption process
Adopting from Novo mesto
Slovenian shelters follow EU pet passport requirements rigorously and coordinate with Italian, Austrian, and German rescue partners. Animals are fully vetted before leaving.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Zavetišče Turk directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Slovenia, see our Slovenia import guide.
At a glance
Breeds currently at Zavetišče Turk
Nearby
Other shelters in Slovenia
Zavetišče Turk is one of 16+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Slovenia. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- Društvo za dobrobit živali Anima — Miklavž na Dravskem polju (37 animals)
- Društvo za zaščito živali Kočevje — Kočevje (3 animals)
- Društvo za zaščito živali Kranj — Ljubljana (4 animals)
- Društvo za zaščito živali Pomurja — Murska Sobota (2 animals)
- Hrtji Svet — Ljubljana (60 animals)
- Mačja hiša — Celje (175 animals)
- Meli Center Repče — Trebnje (15 animals)
- Obalno zavetišče za zapuščene živali (10 animals)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Zavetišče Turk located?
Zavetišče Turk is in Novo mesto, Slovenia.
How many animals does Zavetišče Turk have available for adoption?
Zavetišče Turk currently has 19 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 18 dogs. Plus 1 cat. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Zavetišče Turk?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Zavetišče Turk directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Zavetišče Turk handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. Slovenian shelters follow EU pet passport requirements rigorously and coordinate with Italian, Austrian, and German rescue partners. Animals are fully vetted before leaving.
Can I adopt from Zavetišče Turk if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Zavetišče Turk typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is Zavetišče Turk a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Zavetišče Turk is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at Zavetišče Turk?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Zavetišče Turk directly. Typical fees in Slovenia cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Zavetišče Turk via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.