Shuba – A Quiet Fluffy Gentleman Longing for Peace.
Shuba is a Ukraine war dog in need of a safe haven. 
Available under a foster-to-adopt. Arriving mid-June
Highlights:
SIZE: Small (38 cm shoulder height / 10 kg)
SPAYED/NEUTERED: Yes
CHARACTER HIGHLIGHTS: Calm, gentle, loyal, independent
DOGS: Friendly
CATS: Good – ignores
CHILDREN: Best with gentle, older children 12+
Rescue Story:
Shuba’s story is one far too familiar in today’s Ukraine. Once someone’s house dog – you can just feel it in the way he behaves – he was tossed aside and left to survive alone.
He had his back leg was broken a while ago (possibly been hit by a car at some point), but with no vet care at the time, it healed on its own.
The bone isn’t perfect visually, but it doesn’t stop him from walking and trotting comfortably, with no pain and feeling happy. But when stands rise it a bit over the ground with caution.
Before he was rescued by volunteers, he had been picked up by Lviv’s city-run sterilisation center, where dogs found on streets are neutered, treated and then returned to the streets if no one adopts them in 3 weeks. Shuba was one of those dogs. No one came. So he went back.
By then, winter was looming. He was spotted roaming near a shop, sleeping on bare concrete, relying on scraps of kindness from strangers to keep going.
When volunteers finally met him, curled up alone outside the shop, they simply couldn’t walk away. He was scooped up, and now – after everything – he is ready for a home where love isn’t temporary.
Detailed Information:
Shuba is a calm, independent soul who enjoys peace and company in equal measure. He doesn’t demand attention but deeply appreciates affection – leaning in gently when someone strokes him, always with a grateful gaze.
He’s housetrained, quiet in the home, and wonderfully low-maintenance. He gets along with other dogs, coexists peacefully with cats, and is lovely with calm, older children – although he prefers not to be tugged or handled too roughly (no pulling the tail or collar, please!). He prefers his dignity.
This sweet boy is clever, gentle, and incredibly polite. He’s not one for long energetic walks – he much prefers a gentle potter and a good lounge on a soft bed near his person. He’s not the sort to race and tumble at the dog park – rather, a quiet stroll, a treat or two, and a comfy spot to snooze.
Ideal Family:
Shuba would be the perfect match for a calm, loving household – perhaps a retired couple or quiet individual who enjoys a slower pace of life.
A home without too much noise or bustle, where walks are leisurely and snuggles are offered freely. He’d do well as an only dog or alongside other quiet, well-mannered pets. A secure garden for fresh air would be a bonus, he’s not one to need endless adventures – he’s had enough of those.
Shuba has survived hardships with grace. He still believes in people, still seeks out kindness, still wags his tail softly when spoken to. This dear little fluffball is not looking for grand gestures – just a promise that this time, it’s forever.
If you believe a home should be filled with warmth, softness, and quiet companionship, Shuba is ready to join you.
Health Information:
Shuba is fully healthy. Neutered. Has all core vaccines done, microchipped. All dogs are C.Brucella tested before the trip (owners will receive a licensed laboratory test certificate).
Note: He has an old injury to one back leg – fully healed, does not require treatment and does not affect his daily life, but may be visible when he stands (tries not to put pressure on it).
RBU, post-adoption support, and 4 weeks free PetPlan insurance provided upon adoption.