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Astor

Male · Adult · 7 years

Astor was once someone's dog but likely didn't have a good life before. He arrived at the shelter after wandering around a property for several days. Currently, Astor doesn't like being touched around his neck area and is distrustful of strangers. Fortunately, he's very food-motivated, which helps gain his trust. He loves walks and shows positive interest in other dogs during walks, though direct contact hasn't been tested. Astor isn't a 'cuddly' dog yet due to past trauma. He guards resources and doesn't like anyone touching his bowl or blanket. He also struggles with veterinary procedures. Seeking a home without children or other animals, not suitable as a first dog.

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Astor raczej nie miał wcześniej dobrego życia, a mimo to w schronisku nieco odżył i stara się wykorzystać każdą chwilę! Astor uwielbia spacery – całymi godzinami czeka przy kratach i wypatruje znajomych wolontariuszy. Jak nachodzi jego kolej, wybiega z boksu w podskokach – uszka rozbujane, ogonek rozmerdany. Inne psy na spacerach ignoruje, potrafi też spokojnie spacerować ze zrównoważonymi kompanami. Astor ładnie chodzi na smyczy, nie ciągnie, reaguje na zawołanie - spacery z nim są naprawdę relaksujące. Drugą pasją Astorka są smaczki. Chętnie przeszukuje nasze kieszenie w poszukiwaniu smakołyków i ładnie za nie współpracuje. Astor jest nieufny do obcych osób i nie lubi, jak obcy wchodzą na jego teren. Potrzeba trochę czasu i poszanowania jego granic, żeby zawrzeć z nim znajomość. Za to zaufane osoby Astorek wita radośnie i pozwala im na dużo. Na szczęście łakomstwo Astora pomaga w zdobyciu jego zaufania. Astor był kiedyś czyjś, ale prawdopodobnie został porzucony. Do schroniska trafił po tym, jak wiele dni koczował przy jakiejś posesji. Astor szuka osoby, która będzie szanować jego granice i cierpliwie pracować nad zdobywaniem jego zaufania. Astor nie lubi, jak ktoś dotyka jego rzeczy (np. miski czy kocyka), przynajmniej w malutkiej przestrzeni boksu. Być może w domu, w spokojnej atmosferze, to się zmieni, ale przyszły opiekun musi być gotowy na pracę w tym zakresie. Dla Astora szukamy domu bez dzieci, raczej bez innych zwierząt. Najlepszy byłby dom, gdzie nie przewija się dużo ludzi, lub taki, gdzie Astor miałby wydzielony swój kąt. Astora nie polecamy na pierwszego psa. Mimo smutnej przeszłości Astor bardzo przywiązuje się do swoich ludzi. Mamy nadzieję, że ktoś doceni tę wierność i zechce dać mu szansę! Danusia 604168799 Magda 609266951 behawiorystka Dorota 534308839 Danusia 604168799 Magda 609266951 Dorota 534308839

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Astor
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Astor home

What you'll need for Astor 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 Astor

What life with Astor looks like

Astor is a medium-sized 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.

Note from the shelter: Resource guarding behavior, touch sensitivity around neck area, fear of veterinary procedures, requires patient rehabilitation

🇵🇱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 Astor, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Astor?
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 Astor on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Astor 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 Astor 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 Astor 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 Astor 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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