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Bastian

Male · Adult · 4 years

Vigorous, social. — No noticeable health issues. — For an active person, consistent, patient, who likes walks.

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Energiczny, kontaktowy. — Bez zauważalnych problemów zdrowotnych. — Dla osoby aktywnie spędzającej czas, konsekwentnej, cierpliwej, lubiącej spacery.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Ciapkowo Gdynia
Living with Bastian
  • Neutered
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Cared for by Schronisko Ciapkowo Gdynia · Poland

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bastian home

What you'll need for Bastian 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 Bastian

What life with Bastian looks like

Bastian is a large adult dog waiting at Schronisko Ciapkowo Gdynia in Poland.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Bastian, answered.

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