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Alex

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Alex is 2 years old and a young German Shepherd. This very energetic dog does not handle life in the kennel run well and needs a lot of movement, walks, and space to run. He loves toys, fetching, and all kinds of activities with people. He would best find a home as a single dog, with an active caregiver who can provide him with engagement and the right amount of exercise.

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Alex ma 2 lata i jest młodym owczarkiem niemieckim. To bardzo energiczny psiak, który źle znosi życie w kojcu, potrzebuje dużo ruchu, spacerów i przestrzeni do biegania. Uwielbia zabawki, aportowanie i wszelkie aktywności z człowiekiem. Najlepiej odnajdzie się jako jedynak, u aktywnego opiekuna, który zapewni mu zajęcie i odpowiednią dawkę ruchu.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Pod Wiatrakami (Ostrów Wlkp.)
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Bringing Alex home

What you'll need for Alex 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 Alex

What life with Alex looks like

Alex is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Pod Wiatrakami (Ostrów Wlkp.) in Poland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alex, answered.

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