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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

ASPEN is looking for a temporary home. He is an intervention dog, so for now he needs only temporary care. ASPEN is positively oriented towards people, friendly and eager to interact. He loves human company and quickly forms bonds. On walks he is quite energetic and can pull strongly on the leash, so the future caregiver must have strength and experience to handle this. In relations with other dogs he is selective and does not always get along, and he definitely does not tolerate cats. ASPEN is a very emotional dog and during excitement he can jump up and circle around a person. This is a result of positive emotions and can be calmly worked on, teaching him to calm down. We are looking for a responsible temporary home for him, which will provide him with a safe and quiet place for the time being until he is ready for permanent adoption.

Read original (pl)

Aspen szuka domu tymczasowego. Jest psem interwencyjnym, dlatego na ten moment potrzebuje wyłącznie tymczasowej opieki. Aspen jest pozytywnie nastawiony do ludzi, przyjazny i chętny do kontaktu. Uwielbia towarzystwo człowieka i szybko nawiązuje więź. Na spacerach jest dość energiczny i potrafi mocno ciągnąć na smyczy, dlatego przyszły opiekun musi mieć siłę i doświadczenie, by sobie z tym poradzić. W relacjach z innymi psami jest wybiórczy i nie zawsze się dogaduje, a kotów zdecydowanie nie toleruje. Aspen jest psem bardzo emocjonalnym i podczas ekscytacji potrafi podskakiwać i obskakiwać człowieka. Jest to wynikiem pozytywnych emocji i można nad tym spokojnie pracować, ucząc go wyciszenia. Szukamy dla niego odpowiedzialnego domu tymczasowego, który zapewni mu bezpieczne i spokojne miejsce na czas, dopóki nie będzie gotowy na stałą adopcję.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Świdnica
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing ASPEN home

What you'll need for ASPEN 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
  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 ASPEN

What life with ASPEN looks like

ASPEN is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Świdnica 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 ASPEN, answered.

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