How do I contact the shelter about Higins?

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 Higins on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Higins 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 Higins 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 Higins 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 Higins 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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Higins

Male · Puppy · 8 months

Meet Higgins! This tiny, neutered hedgehog arrived at our animal shelter just a moment ago, and the first few hours were very stressful for him. He cried a lot and protested being in the animal shelter. But as soon as he understood that no harm would come to him here and that he could expect walks, warm words, and gentle touches, his attitude changed immediately. Now he greets every familiar person with great enthusiasm—especially sticking out his belly for petting, and he doesn't need to be coaxed for walks. Higins is a young, emotional, and sensitive hedgehog. Everything he experiences is clear on his face—when he’s afraid of unknown situations, when he’s happy to see familiar faces, when he sniffs at scents... Staying in an animal shelter at this age is an unfortunate moment, so we urgently need a responsible family for him! Higins wanted to be a French bulldog, but the fateful mix-up between that breed and a Boston terrier resulted in a spiky, striped, very active young male hedgehog Higins. When considering his adoption, it’s important to take more than just aesthetic factors into account—being prepared for raising a growing hedgehog that needs an appropriate amount of exercise and rest, mental stimulation, and interaction with other hedgehogs. Higins should live in a stable environment where not much happens, and where people enjoy long walks and routines. An adult female hedgehog as a leader and companion would certainly be an additional asset and great help for Higgins and his new guardians. We invite you to meet him!

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Poznajcie Higinsa! Ten drobniutki, pręgowany szkrab przyjechał do nas dosłownie chwilę temu i pierwsze chwile w schronisku były dla niego bardzo stresujące. Sporo płakał i pomstował, że znalazł się w schronisku. Ale gdy tylko pojął, że tu mu się krzywda nie dzieje, a nawet że można liczyć na spacer, ciepłe słowa i dobry dotyk, od razu zmienił nastawienie i teraz każdą znajomą osobę wita bardzo wylewnie - specjalnie wystawia brzuszek do głaskania, a na spacer nie trzeba go namawiać. Higins jest młodziutkim, emocjonalnym i wrażliwym pieskiem. Wszystko, co przeżywa widać jak na dłoni - kiedy się obawia nieznanych sytuacji, kiedy się cieszy na widok znajomych, kiedy chłonie nosem zapachy... Pobyt w schronisku w tym wieku to bardzo niefortunny moment, dlatego pilnie szukamy dla niego odpowiedzialnej rodziny! Higins chciał być buldożkiem francuskim, ale wróżka pomyliła tę rasę z boston terrierem i wyszedł uszasty, pręgowany, bardzo ruchliwy młodzienieć Higins. Rozważając jego adopcję należy kierować się nie tylko względami estetycznymi, ale też rozsądnym podejściem - być przygotowanym na wychowanie dorastającego psa, który potrzebuje odpowiedniej dawki ruchu i wypoczynku, stymulacji intelektualnej i kontaktów z innymi psami. Higins powinien zamieszkać w stabilnym środowisku, gdzie niewiele się dzieje, a ludzie lubią długie spacery i rutynę. Dorosła suczka jako przewodniczka i towarzyszka byłaby na pewno dodatkowym atutem i wielką pomocą dla Higinsa i jego nowych opiekunów. Zapraszamy na spotkanie! Kontakt w sprawie adopcji: Tonia 602 763 034 Ida 694 689 970 Klaudia 514 360 970 Więcej dowiesz się tu: facebook instagram tiktok youtube

Size

Small

Age

Puppy · 8 months

Location

🇵🇱Warsaw

Shelter

Schronisko Na Paluchu

Living with Higins

✕Neutered

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About Higins

What life with Higins looks like

Higins is a small puppy/kitten dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇵🇱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 Higins, answered.

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