Not confirmed since October 22, 2026

Alpaka

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Alpaka is a young, medium-sized stray dog that was found in the village of Kukowo in spring 2025. She was born around 2023/24 and is now ready for adoption. Initially, she was terribly afraid of people, barked at us, and didn't even come near treats. Gradually, progress could be seen and it became clear that Alpaka no longer avoided contact, she didn't run away - she stood calmly and allowed herself to be petted and slightly ruffled. It was still visible that she is a very delicate little dog. From the description by volunteer Beaty from the first half of August 2025: Alpaka is wonderful! Once she stopped being so scared, it turned out that she is a nice, affectionate and fluffy dog. She walks well on a leash, knows basic commands (sit, shake), is well-behaved, and generally doesn't react to other dogs - at least on walks (because from the crate she likes to bark a bit). She very nicely tolerates grooming or cosmetic treatments or in the clinic - you can touch her anywhere, stroke her, brush her. She stares at people and seems shy, but when you stop petting her, she lifts her paw and places it on the person, wanting more! I fell in love, a wonderful dog...

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Alpaka to młoda sunia, średniej wielkości (11 kg) odłowiona wiosną 2025 w miejscowości Kukowo jako dziki pies. Urodziła się ok. 2024, obecnie jest gotowa do adopcji. Początkowo przeraźliwie bała się człowieka, oszczekiwała nas, nie podchodziła nawet do smakołyków. Stopniowo dostrzec można było progres i coraz lepiej było widać, że Alpaka nie unikała już kontaktu, nie uciekała – stała spokojnie i pozwalała się głaskać i troszkę poczochrać. Wciąż widać było, że jest to bardzo delikatna sunieczka. Z opisu wolontariuszki Beaty z pierwszej połowy sierpnia 2025: Alpaka jest cudna! Jak już przestała się tak bardzo bać, to okazało się, że jest to fajny, kontaktowy i miziasty pies. Dobrze chodzi na smyczy, zna podstawowe komendy (siad, łapa). Ładnie znosi zabiegi, czy to kąpielowo-kosmetyczne czy w gabinecie – można ją wszędzie dotknąć, pogłaskać, poczesać. Jest wpatrzona w człowieka i niby nieśmiała, ale jak się ją przestaje głaskać, to łapkę podnosi i kładzie na człowieku, żeby więcej! Ja się zakochałam, wspaniały pies… Późniejsze obserwacje pokazały, że Alpaka jest zadziorna w stosunku do innych psów i lubi pokazać swój charakterek, mijając się z nimi na spacerach.

Size

Medium

Age

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Location

🇵🇱Poland

Shelter

Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Słupsku

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About Alpaka

What life with Alpaka looks like

Alpaka is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Słupsku in Poland.

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. Adopters usually cover transport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alpaka, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alpaka?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Słupsku handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alpaka on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alpaka if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Słupsku 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Alpaka 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 Alpaka 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 dla Zwierząt w Słupsku early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alpaka 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.