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ALEX

German Shepherd · Male · 6 years

ALEX was given to us in 2018 in very bad condition (the last photo was taken on the day of admission to the animal shelter). We now know that he is allergic and is unrecognizable with the right diet. Unfortunately, the conditions in which he was kept and the lack of normal contact with people have affected his character. He is a dog requiring an experienced, patient caregiver. He will feel best in a house with a garden - but this should not be confused with leaving him alone in the yard. He is very energetic, adventurous and intelligent. He is distrustful towards strangers. Unfortunately, a muzzle is necessary with the veterinarian or during grooming procedures.

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Alex został do nas oddany w 2018 roku w bardzo złym stanie (ostatnie zdjęcie było zrobione w dniu przyjęcia do schroniska). Obecnie już wiemy, że jest alergikiem i dzięki właściwej diecie jest nie do poznania. Niestety, warunki w jakich był trzymany, brak normalnego konaktu z ludźmi nie pozostał bez wpływu na jego charakter. Jest psem wymagającycm doświadczonego, cierpliwego opiekuna. Najlepiej będzie czuł się w domu z ogrodem - jednak nie należy tego mylić z pozostawieniem go samemu sobie na podwórku. Jest bardzo energiczny, żądny przygód i inteligentny. W stosunku do obcych jest nieufny. Niestety u weterynarza czy przy zabiegach pielęgnacycjnych konieczny jest kaganiec.

Size
Large
Age
6 years
Location
🇵🇱Kraków
Shelter
Schronisko Kraków
Living with ALEX
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing ALEX home

What you'll need for ALEX in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About ALEX

What life with ALEX looks like

ALEX is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Schronisko Kraków in Kraków.

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.

Note from the shelter: Has allergies requiring special diet, requires muzzle for veterinary procedures

🇵🇱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 Kraków 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 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 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 Kraków 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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