Udruga Šapica
Croatia · 41 animals available
Animals at this shelter
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How to adopt from Udruga Šapica
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Find a match
Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.
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Get in touch
Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.
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Application
Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.
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Meet & greet
Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.
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Home check
Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.
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Adoption day
Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.
Process and fees vary by shelter — contact Udruga Šapica directly for specifics.
About
About Udruga Šapica
Udruga Šapica is a dog rescue based Croatia. There are currently 24 dogs listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed.
The animals currently listed at Udruga Šapica range in age from about 0 to 11 years old.
Adoption process
Adopting from Croatia
Croatian shelters include sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID in the adoption process. Several work with Italian and German rescue networks for placements.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Udruga Šapica 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 Croatia, see our Croatia import guide.
At a glance
Breeds currently at Udruga Šapica
Nearby
Other shelters in Croatia
Udruga Šapica is one of 13+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Croatia. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- Azil Dubrovnik (28 animals)
- Dumovec — Zagreb (2020 animals)
- Noina Arka (59 animals)
- Šibenske šape — Šibenik (1 animal)
- Sklonište za životinje Grada Pule — Pula (3 animals)
- Sklonište za životinje Utinja (CRPK) (231 animals)
- Smiješak za dom — Zaprešić (10 animals)
- Snoopy — Udruga za zaštitu životinja Pula — Snoopy Pula (1 animal)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Udruga Šapica located?
Udruga Šapica is Croatia.
How many animals does Udruga Šapica have available for adoption?
Udruga Šapica currently has 41 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 24 dogs. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Udruga Šapica?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Udruga Šapica directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Udruga Šapica handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. Croatian shelters include sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID in the adoption process. Several work with Italian and German rescue networks for placements.
Can I adopt from Udruga Šapica 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. Udruga Šapica 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 Udruga Šapica a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Udruga Šapica 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 Udruga Šapica?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Udruga Šapica directly. Typical fees in Croatia cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Udruga Šapica via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.