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Banshee

German Shepherd · Female · Young · 3 years

Karma: Brit Care Salmon (dry food) Health status: Spleen removedBanshee is a beautiful female dog of the short-haired German Shepherd type. She arrived at the shelter together with 3 other dogs: Odyn, Melody, and Kuromi. We don’t know their history, but apart from Odyn, the other dogs are very reserved around humans. Thanks to the dedication of Banshee’s staff and volunteers, she now goes for walks and gets to explore new areas all the time. She goes on these outings either individually or accompanied by Kuromi. This allows the girls to run, play, and explore together while continuing to get used to humans. Banshee is slowly starting to allow human touch, though she’s not the cuddly type, and we need to respect that. By nature, Banshee is quite introverted and enjoys spending time by herself—but she’s steadily becoming more open to people and the world around her. Right now, Banshee feels comfortable around people she knows well; every new person triggers some mistrust in her, and it takes quite a bit of time before she opens up to someone new. Banshee loves running, digging holes, playing with her sister Kuromi, swimming in various water spots, and exploring the world with the support of a human she trusts. For Banshee, we’re looking for a home: – with warm, calm owners – in a quiet neighborhood free of excessive stimuli; a location close to forests and fields would be ideal – without small children – possibly with an existing dog, after prior introductions

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Banshee to piękna suczka w typie krótkowłosego owczarka niemieckiego. Trafiła do schroniska razem z 3 innymi psami: Odynem, Melody i Kuromi. Nie znamy ich historii, jednak poza Odynem są to psy bardzo wycofane w stosunku do człowieka. Dzięki zaangażowaniu pracowników i wolontariuszy Banshee wychodzi na spacery i poznaje coraz to nowsze tereny do zwiedzania. Chodzi na nie indywidualnie bądź z Kuromi. Dzięki temu dziewczyny mogą razem biegać, bawić się, eksplorować, a także nadal oswajać się z człowiekiem. Banshee powoli otwiera się na dotyk człowieka, jednak nie jest to typ przytulaka i trzeba to uszanować. Banshee jest z natury dość introwertyczna, lubi zająć się sobą, ale cały czas otwiera się coraz bardziej na ludzi i świat. Banshee aktualnie dobrze się czuje przy osobach które dobrze zna, każda nowa osoba powoduje w niej nieufność i sporo czasu mija zanim się otworzy na kogoś nowego. Banshee lubi biegać, kopać dołki, bawić się z siostrą Kuromi, kąpać się w różnych wodnych miejscówkach i zwiedzać świat przy wsparciu człowieka któremu ufa. Dla Banshee szukamy domu: – z opiekunami ciepłymi, spokojnymi – w spokojnej okolicy bez nadmiaru bodźców, w bliskim sąsiedztwie lasów i pól byłby idealny – bez małych dzieci – być może z psem rezydentem po uprzednich zapoznaniach

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Banshee
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · PoznanLearn about German Shepherd

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Bringing Banshee home

What you'll need for Banshee in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Banshee

What life with Banshee looks like

Banshee is a medium-sized young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

An young 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 Banshee, answered.

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