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Bona

Female · Young · 2 years

Bona is our new, approximately 2-year-old ward. We are just getting to know her. She arrived at the shelter severely neglected and, despite her young age, exploited, after her previous caretaker gave her up. Bona has really suffered and it's still difficult for her to find her way in the shelter's reality. Sunia is somewhat shy and distrustful at first contact but quickly opens up in the company of her caregivers and volunteers. On walks she is very cheerful, walks nicely on a leash, and responds to commands. Unfortunately, staying at the shelter strongly stresses her out; Bona doesn't want to return to her crate, she trembles, growls, and is very frightened. We are looking for a responsible home that will love her forever and take proper care of her. Her story must never happen again! Knowing her past, we do not recommend her for a home with other animals.

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Bona to 2 letnia sunia w typie amstaffa. Trafiła do schroniska po tym jak jej dotychczasowa opiekunka nie umiała sobie z nią poradzić i sprostać jej wychowaniu. Bona bardzo to przeżyła i nadal trudno jej odnaleźć się w schroniskowej rzeczywistości. Sunia w pierwszym kontakcie jest nieco nieśmiała i nieufna ale szybko się otwiera w towarzystwie swoich opiekunów i wolontariuszy. Na spacerach jest bardzo radosna, ładnie chodzi na smyczy, reaguje na komendy. Niestety pobyt w schronisku mocno ją stresuje, Bona nie chce wracać do boksu, trzęsie się, ujada i jest mocno wystraszona. Szukamy dla niej odpowiedzialnego domu który pokocha ją już na zawsze i zadba o nią należycie. Jej historia nigdy nie może się już powtórzyć! Znając jej przeszłość nie polecamy jej do domu z innymi zwierzętami.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Bona
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bona home

What you'll need for Bona 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 Bona

What life with Bona looks like

Bona is a young adult dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

An young 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 Poland

Polish shelters maintain established transport routes to Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Animals leave sterilized and chipped. Adoption fees are typically lower than in Western Europe (often €50–€150) but adopters cover transport.

Warsaw, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bona, answered.

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