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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Born: 2015 Have you ever been betrayed so deeply that you feared trusting anyone again? Have you ever been so afraid that hiding in the darkest corner did not help? Have you ever been so scared that you had to put on a mask of anger to scare away what paralyzed you? Have you ever stood against a wall and couldn't run even though you really wanted to? Have you ever had to grow up too quickly, too fast, to meet others' expectations? BALTI was abandoned, thrown into a cold, dark kennel run, from a warm couch and safe den. He lost everything, although he didn't deserve it. He did nothing to deserve this, except trying, giving his whole heart on the paw, and it was crushed and thrown away... like him. BALTI hides behind the mask of a snarling monster. However, it's just a mask he had to put on to feel safe for a moment, to not be hurt again. This strong little puppy is making great progress, allowing some people to take a piece of his heart and increasingly daring to share it with more people, although he would most like to give his heart to the beloved person who loves him back. But there is no one... Everyone avoids him, no one wants to look beneath this mask... No one wants to give him a chance... BALTI is an inner puppy with a big space for treats, and as soon as he sees someone who has petted him once, he jumps to the ceiling with hope for more love. On walks, he behaves beautifully with the caregiver, walks nicely on a leash, and in the forest, other dogs don't interest him unless they enter his space and keep a significant distance. When they cross his comfort zone, he warns them by showing his teeth, but when the caregiver starts walking the other way, he can follow the lead, he isn't interested in bicycles or runners. When BALTI is on a walk, nothing interests him except the caregiver and sticks. Yes, Balciak is a passionate forest keeper. He loves to keep the forest tidy. He could also apply for a water rescuer - water is his second element. He tries to keep the kennel run tidy, and after a wild off-road run, he would most like to snuggle up and fall asleep on someone's lap. BALTI learns quickly and eagerly, he is focused on everyone who leads him and does everything to feel the closeness of a person during the puppy's madness. All of this is missing one thing - the caregiver. Will someone find a heart to open to him and look deeper than through the prism of his fear mask? Will someone find a person who will pull him out of the cold kennel run, loneliness and fear, before the next winter comes, and he is wrapped not only in the cold of loneliness but also in another harsh winter...

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Rok urodzenia: 2015 Czy kiedykolwiek zawiódł Cię ktoś tak bardzo, że bałeś się zaufać na nowo komukolwiek? Czy bałeś się kiedyś tak, że nawet ukrywanie się w najciemniejszy kąt nie pomagało? Czy bałeś się kiedyś tak bardzo, że musiałeś założyć maskę złości by przerazić bardziej to co Cię paraliżuje? Czy stałeś kiedyś pod ścianą i nie mogłeś uciec choć bardzo chciałeś? Czy musiałeś kiedyś szybko dorosnąć, zbyt szybko. by sprostać wymaganiom innych? Balti został porzucony, wrzucony do zimnego, ciemnego kojca, z ciepłej kanapy i bezpiecznego legowiska. Stracił wszystko, choć na to nie zasłużył. Nie zrobił nic, co mogłoby go przekreślić, oprócz tego że się starał, że oddał całe swoje serce na łapie, a to zostało zmiażdżone i wyrzucone… jak on… Balti się ukrywa pod maską szczekającego potworka. Jednak to tylko maska, którą musiał założyć by poczuć się bezpieczny choć przez chwilę, żeby nie zostać ponownie skrzywdzonym. Ten postawny misiaczek robi ogromne postępy, pozwolił na zabranie kawałka serca kilku osobom i coraz śmielej pragnie rozdzielić je większej ilości, choć najbardziej chciałby oddać serce tej ukochanej osobie, która pokocha go ze wzajemnością. Tylko nie ma komu… Każdy go omija, nikt nie chce zajrzeć pod tą maskę… Nikt nie chce mu dać szansy… Balti to wewnętrzne szczenię z dużym zapasem miejsca na przysmaczki, gdy tylko widzi osobę, która go choć raz pogłaskała zaczyna skakać pod sam sufit z nadzieją na więcej miłości. Na spacerze pięknie się trzyma opiekuna, bardzo ładnie spaceruje na smyczy, w lesie nie interesują go inne psy, jak nie wchodzą w jego przestrzeń i trzymają znaczny dystans. Gdy przekraczają jego strefę komfortu informuje o tym pokazując swoje ząbki, jednak gdy opiekun zacznie iść w drugą stronę potrafi podążyć za przewodnikiem, nie interesują go rowery, biegacze. Gdy Balti jest na spacerze nie interesuje go nic prócz opiekuna i patyczków. Tak, Balciak to zapalony leśniczy. Uwielbia dbać o porządek w lesie. Mógłby również aplikować na ratownika wodnego – woda to jego drugi żywioł. Stara się zachowywać porządek w kojcu, a po szalonym biegu terenowym najchętniej by się przytulił i zasnął na kolanach. Balti szybko i chętnie się uczy, jest zapatrzony w każdego kto go prowadzi i zrobi wszystko by pomiędzy szczeniakowymi szaleństwami poczuć na spacerze bliskość człowieka… W tym wszystkim brakuje jednego- opiekuna. Czy znajdzie się ktoś, kto otworzy na niego serce i spojrzy głębiej niż przez pryzmat jego maski lęku? Czy znajdzie się człowiek, który wyrwie go z zimnego kojca, samotności i lęku, zanim nadejdzie kolejna zima, a on zostanie otulony nie tylko zimnem samotności ale i kolejnej srogiej zimy…

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇵🇱Zielona Góra
Shelter
Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Zielonej Górze
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Bringing BALTI home

What you'll need for BALTI 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
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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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About BALTI

What life with BALTI looks like

BALTI is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Zielonej Górze in Zielona Góra.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇵🇱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.

Zielona Góra, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting BALTI, answered.

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