Žorik was a well-known stray dog in Tallinn for his fifteen years, a rarity in a city where free-roaming dogs had become uncommon. Born in 2007, he spent most of his life on the streets of Kalamaja after losing his first owner as a puppy. He frequented the harbor and a shopping center parking lot, where locals ensured he was well-fed. Known as "the phantom dog" for his elusiveness from animal control, he was believed to be wary due to past mistreatment. His appearance earned him the Russian nickname Ugaljok, meaning "little piece of coal." Žorik became a symbol of social integration, appreciated by both Russian-speaking pensioners and Estonian hipsters. As he aged and became senile, neighbors found him sleeping in dangerous locations, leading to his relocation to a foster family in the countryside for safety. Kalamaja residents initiated a fundraising campaign for a statue to honor him. A bronze statue, funded by 61 donors and created by sculptor Kain Rezev, was erected in October 2020 at his favorite spot. The statue depicts him with a cat at his feet, symbolizing his peaceful coexistence with neighborhood animals. Žorik passed away in January 2022, with local fishermen holding a vigil and neighbors mourning the loss of the last of the harbor's free-roaming dogs.