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AKSEL

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

AKSEL is a 9-year-old German Shepherd. He was surrendered to the animal shelter due to the inability to continue his care. He has spent his entire life in a kennel run, so he is not accustomed to frequent human presence or regular walks. Putting on a collar takes longer because AKSEL would prefer to leave the crate without a leash, as he may have been let out of the kennel run before. Nevertheless, he is very happy to see us, and sometimes he may nibble in excitement, but there is no hint of aggression. He accepts a muzzle and bravely endures veterinary procedures. On walks, he walks nicely on a leash until he meets other dogs, which he does not like - in a future home, he should be an only dog.

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Aksel to ok. 9 letni pies w typie owczarka niemieckiego. Został oddany do schroniska z powodu braku możliwości dalszej opieki. Całe życie spędził w kojcu, więc nie jest przyzwyczajony do częstej obecności człowieka czy regularnych spacerów. Zakładanie mu obroży trwa dłużej, bo Aksel najchętniej wyszedłby z boksu bez smyczy, jak kiedyś pewnie był wypuszczany z kojca. Mimo wszystko bardzo cieszy się na nasz widok, czasem w ekscytacji może podgryzać, ale nie ma w tym cienia agresji. Akceptuje kaganiec i dzielnie znosi zabiegi weterynaryjne. Na spacerze ładnie chodzi na smyczy, dopóki nie spotka innych psów, za którymi nie przepada- w przyszłym domu powinien być jedynakiem.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇵🇱Kraków
Shelter
Schronisko Kraków
Living with AKSEL
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Bringing AKSEL home

What you'll need for AKSEL in week one.

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  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 AKSEL

What life with AKSEL looks like

AKSEL is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Kraków in Kraków.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Needs socialization - spent life in kennel, not used to human contact or regular walks

🇵🇱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 AKSEL, answered.

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