How do I contact the shelter about Abba?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Fundacja Puszatek handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Abba on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Abba if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Fundacja Puszatek 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 Abba 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 Abba 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 Fundacja Puszatek early rather than rehoming privately; they know Abba 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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Abba

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Abba is a young, calm, fearful and shy female dog who arrived at the shelter with her likely sister (Amma 406/24). She is very distrustful and needs time to interact with new people. Currently she is in the process of socialization and has made huge progress since arriving. She gets along well with other dogs. Abba is looking for a home together with her sister Amma. Abba is at OTOZ Animals "Ciapkowo" animal shelter in Gdynia. NAME: ABBA (405/24) GENDER: Female AGE: Approximately 4 years old (September 2022) BREED: Mixed breed SIZE: Small CHIP: YES Sterilization: YES Vaccination: YES De-worming: YES Flea treatment: YES HEALTH: No noticeable health issues. CHARACTER: Calm, distrustful, fearful, approaches strangers with caution, requires time and effort. For whom: For an active person who enjoys walks, is consistent and patient, has experience with fearful dogs. Should live with another calm and stable dog. Please contact us for adoption at 58 622 25 52/786 423 527 or email: . Photos by Pstryk in the eye of a dog - animal photography Agata Wojdyła

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Abba jest młodą, spokojną, lękową i nieśmiałą suczką, do schroniska trafiła razem ze swoją najprawdopodobniej siostrą (Ammą 406/24). Jest bardzo nieufna, potrzebuje czasu w kontakcie z nowymi osobami. Aktualnie jest w trakcie socjalizacji i od czasu kiedy trafiła zrobiła ogromne postępy. Bez problemu dogaduje się z innymi psami. Abba szuka wspólnego domu razem se swoją siostrą Ammą. ABBA przebywa w schronisku dla bezdomnych zwierząt OTOZ Animals „Ciapkowo” w Gdyni. IMIĘ: ABBA (405/24) PŁEĆ: Suczka WIEK: Około 4 lat (09/2022 rok) RASA: Mieszaniec WIELKOŚĆ: Mała CZIP: TAK STERYLIZACJA: TAK SZCZEPIENIE: TAK ODROBACZENIE: TAK ODPCHLENIE: TAK ZDROWIE: Bez zauważalnych problemów zdrowotnych. CHARAKTER: Spokojna, nieufna, lękowa, do obcych podchodzi z dystansem, wymaga czasu i pracy. DLA KOGO: Dla osoby aktywnej, lubiącej spacery, konsekwentnej i cierpliwej, mającej doświadczenie z psami lękowymi. Powinna zamieszkać z drugim spokojnym I stabilnym psem. W sprawie adopcji prosimy o kontakt pod numerem telefonu: 58 622 25 52/ 786 423 527 lub mail: . Zdjęcia Pstryk w oku psa- fotografia zwierząt Agata Wojdyła

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇵🇱Warszawa

Shelter

Fundacja Puszatek

Living with Abba

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed

Cared for by Fundacja Puszatek · Warszawa Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Abba home

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About Abba

What life with Abba looks like

Abba is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fundacja Puszatek in Warszawa.

An 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.

Warszawa, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Abba, answered.

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