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Amigo

Male · Adult · 5 years

Amigo is a smart, loyal companion of the Polish Hound breed. He’s full of energy and joy when he’s in his element. He loves playing in the water and rolling around in the grass; long walks and exploring new surroundings bring him great pleasure. Our ward has an excellent sense of smell and knows how to use it— he finds hidden objects flawlessly, making him an ideal partner for mantrailing and nosework activities, with which he’s already had his first experience. He responds well to the commands “sit,” “give paw,” and “stay,” reacts nicely to his name, and willingly offers toys. Amigo lived at home for three years before returning to the shelter due to his guardian’s life changes. He’s a thoroughly domestic dog—he doesn’t destroy things, knows how to relax, and stays clean. Even his kennel area he tries to keep tidy, though this can be challenging given the limited walking opportunities at the shelter. He finds it hard to cope with returning to his old home—it seems he still doesn’t fully understand what’s happened. On walks, he sometimes looks around, searching for the familiar car that used to take him away from here. Amigo becomes deeply attached to his people and loves them—almost to the point of obsession, as he shows a tendency to defend his human and his territory against strangers. Thus, he’s not the right dog for a home where there are frequent visitors or changing guests—introducing new people may require prior acclimation. He’s been trained to wear a crate and a muzzle. He has no issues during vet visits. During walks, Amigo experiences a range of emotions, but he can stay calm with human support and doesn’t direct these emotions toward his guardian. On the leash, his behavior varies: sometimes he walks beautifully, but other times he pulls quite strongly. He reacts to other animals—when he spots dogs or cats, he’ll often lie in wait and then suddenly leap out. The future guardian should be prepared to work on this aspect. We’re looking for an experienced individual or couple (this shouldn’t be their first dog) for a home without children or other pets. Amigo would thrive equally well in an apartment or a house. He’d bring the most joy to people with a calm lifestyle who enjoy working with their dog to help him grow and engaging in joint activities together.

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Amigo to mądry, wierny przyjaciel w typie rasy gończy polski. Ma w sobie wiele energii i radości życia, kiedy jest w swoim żywiole. Cieszy go zabawa w wodzie i tarzanie się w trawie, przyjemność sprawiają mu długie spacery i eksploracja terenu. Nasz podopieczny ma świetny węch i umie go używać — bezbłędnie znajduje ukryte przedmioty, więc będzie doskonałym partnerem na zajęcia z mantrailingu i noseworku, z którym miał już pierwszy kontakt. Zna komendy siad, podaj łapę i stop, dobrze reaguje na imię, sam oddaje zabawki. Amigo był w domu przez 3 lata, po czym wrócił do schroniska ze względu na zmianę planów życiowych opiekuna. Jest psem w pełni domowym — nie niszczy, umie odpoczywać, zachowuje czystość. Nawet boks stara się utrzymać w czystości, co jest problematyczny przy ograniczonych możliwościach spacerowych w schronisku. Ciężko znosi powrót na stare miejsce — chyba jeszcze nie rozumie, co się stało. Na spacerach zdarza mu się rozglądać i szukać znajomego auta, które go stąd zabierze. Amigo przywiązuje się i kocha swoich ludzi — można powiedzieć, że do bólu, ponieważ przejawia skłonności do obrony swojego człowieka i swojego miejsca przed obcymi. Nie jest to więc pies do domu, w którym często bywają zmieniający się goście — wprowadzenie nowych osób może wymagać wcześniejszego zapoznania. Miał wprowadzoną klatkę kennelową i kaganiec. Nie sprawia problemów przy wizytach u weterynarza. Na spacerach Amigo przeżywa różne emocje, ale potrafi się opanować przy wsparciu człowieka, nie przekierowuje ich na swojego opiekuna. Na smyczy bywa różnie: potrafi iść bardzo ładnie, ale zdarza mu się też mocno pociągnąć. Reaguje na inne zwierzęta — na psy i koty potrafi się czaić, a potem wyskoczyć. Przyszły opiekun powinien być nastawiony na pracę w tym zakresie. Szukamy dla niego osoby lub pary z doświadczeniem (to nie może być pierwszy pies) do domu bez dzieci i innych zwierząt. Amigo odnajdzie się zarówno w mieszkaniu, jak i w domu. Najwięcej radości przyniesie osobom ze spokojnym trybem życia, które cieszy współpraca z psem nad jego rozwojem i wspólne zajęcia. Zapraszamy do kontaktu.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Amigo
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Amigo home

What you'll need for Amigo in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Amigo

What life with Amigo looks like

Amigo is a small adult dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

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.

Warsaw, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Amigo, answered.

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