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Andy

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

There are dogs that cope quite "well" in foundation conditions and the lack of fulfilled needs does not negatively affect them. Some bark more to release tension, others jump in the box, which helps them maintain a minimal level of balance. They patiently wait for their walks and short contact with caregivers, saying on the spot "they manage". But there are also dogs like Andy, for whom we don't have much room to show off in shelter conditions, and short outings to the yard do not give much. The lack of fulfilled needs, the opportunity to calm down, the presence of cats in the run or pigs in the garden causes Andi to sometimes even forget to go to the bathroom. Andy is 4 years old, a dog that was taken in by intervention from a puppy mill and has spent his entire life in the shelter and in foundation - in other words, in a kennel run. He has a trauma towards other dogs - he was probably bitten before, maybe more than once. Therefore, we are looking for a home without other animals for him. He loves humans above all and very much needs contact with a "two-legged" being. Andy needs active owners who will be able to devote a lot of time to fulfilling his needs. He is a medium-sized dog, but well-muscled, so he has a lot of strength and can pull hard on a leash. Probably, when he finally has the opportunity to expend his energy on long, calm walks, the problem of pulling on the leash will also normalize. We are looking for a home without small children and other animals, because Andi is a dog with a strong hunting instinct.

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Są psy, które w warunkach fundacyjnych radzą sobie całkiem "dobrze" i brak zaspokojonych potrzeb, nie wpływa na nie destrukcyjnie. Jedne więcej szczekają, by rozładować napięcie, inne skaczą w boksie, co pozwala im zachować w minimalnym stopniu równowagę. Cierpliwie czekają na swoje spacery i krótki kontakt z opiekunami, mówiąc na wyrost "dają radę". Ale są też takie psy jak Andy, dla których w warunkach schroniskowych nie mamy zbyt wielkiego pola do popisu, a krótkie wyjścia na wybieg nie dają prawie nic. Brak zaspokojonych potrzeb, możliwości wyciszenia się, obecność kotów w wolierze czy świnek w ogrodzie powodują, że Andi czasami zapomina nawet się załatwić. Andy ma 4 lata, to pies, który został odebrany interwencyjnie z pseudohodowli i całe dotychczasowe życie spędził w azylu oraz w fundacji - jednym słowem w kojcu. Ma uraz do obcych psów – prawdopodobnie został kiedyś pogryziony, być może niejednokrotnie. Szukamy dla niego zatem domu bez innych zwierząt. Człowieka natomiast kocha ponad wszystko i bardzo potrzebuje kontaktu z „dwunożnym”. Andy potrzebuje aktywnych właścicieli, którzy będą w stanie poświęcić mu dużo czasu na zaspokojenie jego potrzeb. Jest średniej wielkości psem, ale dobrze umięśnionym przez co ma dużo siły i potrafi porządnie ciągnąć na smyczy. Zapewne, gdy już będzie miał możliwość spożytkowania swojej energii na długich spokojnych spacerach, problem ciągnięcia na smyczy również się unormuje. Szukamy dla niego domu bez małych dzieci i innych zwierząt, ponieważ Andi jest psem, który ma silny instynkt łowiecki.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Fundacja Niechciane i Zapomniane SOS Zwierząt (Łódź)
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Bringing Andy home

What you'll need for Andy 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
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    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
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    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 Andy

What life with Andy looks like

Andy is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fundacja Niechciane i Zapomniane SOS Zwierząt (Łódź) 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. Adoption fees are typically lower than in Western Europe (often €50–€150) but adopters cover transport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Andy, answered.

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