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Zuzia

Female · Adult · 5 years

Zuzia is a 5-year-old, strong female dog. From puppyhood, she was raised in a home with other dogs. Unfortunately, a human let her down and abandoned her when she needed him most… When her strength and negative attitude towards other dogs became a problem, she was given up to the animal shelter as a useless and defective item. Despite this, Zuzia loves people and misses… Zuzia has a mix of breeds TTB, which means she is very devoted, and such changes are extremely stressful for her. Living in a large group of dogs does not suit her. Every outing and return to her kennel are huge emotional events. On walks, away from the animal shelter, she shows her gentle nature. She sniffs a lot, is more curious, and enjoys time spent with people, though she is not pushy and prefers to take care of her own affairs. Any encountered dog makes her very nervous and she pulls. Therefore, she must be an only dog at home! Due to her strength and size, we do not recommend her for a home with small children. Zuzia needs a consistent caregiver ready to work with her dog!

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Zuzia to 5-letnia, silna sunia. Od szczeniaka wychowywała się w domu z innymi psami. Niestety, człowiek ją zawiódł i porzucił w sytuacji, gdy potrzebowała go najbardziej… Gdy jej siła i negatywne nastawienie do obcych psów zaczęły stanowić problem, została oddana do schroniska jak zbędna i wadliwa rzecz. Mimo to Zuzia bardzo kocha ludzi i tęskni… Zuzia ma w sobie mieszankę ras TTB, co oznacza, że jest bardzo oddana, a takie zmiany są dla niej niezwykle stresujące. Przebywanie w dużej grupie psów nie służy jej. Każde wyjście i powrót do boksu to ogromne emocje. Na spacerach, z dala od schroniska, pokazuje swoją łagodną naturę. Dużo węszy, jest ciekawska. Cieszy ją czas spędzony z człowiekiem, jednak nie jest nachalna i woli zajmować się swoimi sprawami. Każdy napotkany pies sprawia, że bardzo się denerwuje i ciągnie. Dlatego w domu musi być jedynaczką! Ze względu na swoją siłę i gabaryty, nie polecamy jej do domu z małymi dziećmi. Zuzia potrzebuje konsekwentnego opiekuna, gotowego do pracy z psem!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Zuzia
  • Spayed
Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Zuzia home

What you'll need for Zuzia 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 Zuzia

What life with Zuzia looks like

Zuzia is a large adult dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Zuzia, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zuzia?
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 Zuzia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zuzia 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 Zuzia 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 Zuzia 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 Zuzia 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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