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Mixed Breed · Male

Andrzej - sounds serious? Well, and good, because I am a dog that needs to be taken seriously. For a long time, I was just an addition to a chain – tied up, neglected, forgotten. People? Well… I don’t have the best associations with them. So if you think I’ll immediately throw myself into your arms – maybe look for a more expressive dog. Now, in the animal shelter, I’m learning that time spent with humans can be pleasant. I like the way I’m walking on this strange rope they call a leash. I didn’t know the world was so big and full of smells, interesting places, and so many creatures! I’m very cautious with new people. I don’t trust easily, I analyze everything, and if I feel threatened, I won’t hesitate to show that I can defend myself. No, I’m not aggressive without reason – I’ve just learned that sometimes you need to set boundaries before someone crosses them. I’m big, strong, and still have a lot of energy. I need someone who understands that and knows how to work with me. Someone who won’t be scared off by my cautious approach and will give me time to rebuild trust. Kids? Better not – I’m not used to small, noisy people, and I don’t want to misunderstand each other. But if you give me a chance… If you show me that a person can be more than just a shadow at the end of a chain… Maybe then you’ll discover that beneath my skeptical shell lies a dog that just wants to live a good life. Will you give me that chance? ul. Ściegiennego 20325-116 Kielce This page uses cookies according to your browser settings.

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ANDRZEJ - brzmi poważnie? No i dobrze, bo ja jestem psem, którego trzeba traktować poważnie. Przez długi czas byłem jedynie dodatkiem do łańcucha – przywiązany, zaniedbany, zapomniany. Ludzie? No cóż… nie mam z nimi najlepszych skojarzeń. Więc jeśli myślisz, że od razu rzucę Ci się w ramiona – to może jednak poszukaj bardziej wylewnego psa. Teraz w schronisku uczę się, że czas spędzony z człowiekiem może być miły. Podoba mi się bardzo to chodzenie na tym dziwnym sznurku, który nazywają smyczą. Nie wiedziałem, że świat jest taki wielki i pełen zapachów, ciekawych miejsc i tylu stworzeń! Nowe osoby badam z dużą ostrożnością. Nie ufam na słowo, wszystko analizuję, a jeśli poczuję się zagrożony, to nie zawaham się pokazać, że potrafię się bronić. Nie, nie jestem agresywny bez powodu – po prostu nauczyłem się, że czasem trzeba postawić granice, zanim ktoś je przekroczy. Jestem duży, silny i wciąż mam w sobie sporo energii. Potrzebuję kogoś, kto to zrozumie i będzie wiedział, jak ze mną pracować. Kogoś, kto nie przestraszy się mojego ostrożnego podejścia i da mi czas na odbudowanie zaufania. Dzieci? Lepiej nie – nie jestem przyzwyczajony do małych, hałaśliwych ludzi, a nie chcę, żebyśmy się źle zrozumieli. Ale jeśli dasz mi szansę… Jeśli pokażesz mi, że człowiek może być kimś więcej niż tylko cieniem na końcu łańcucha… Może wtedy odkryjesz, że pod tą nieufną skorupą kryje się pies, który po prostu chce żyć godnie. Czy dasz mi na to szansę? ul. Ściegiennego 20325-116 Kielce Ta strona używa cookiezgodnie z ustawieniamiTwojej przeglądarki.Czytaj więcej

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇵🇱Kielce
Shelter
Schronisko Kielce
Living with Andrzej
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Bringing Andrzej home

What you'll need for Andrzej 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 Andrzej

What life with Andrzej looks like

Andrzej is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Kielce in Kielce.

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.

🇵🇱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 Andrzej, answered.

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