Not confirmed since October 25, 2026

Benek

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Benek was seized by the Police in Łódź at Hodowlana Street. According to the findings, the dog was thrown out of a moving car and then beaten with a wooden stick. He was brought to the shelter on 9.09.2026 in critical condition - he is under the constant care of veterinary doctors. Thanks to the quick reaction and actions of the Police, the perpetrator was arrested and is currently in custody. The case is being handled by the II Police Station at Ciesielska 27 Street. The Police are looking for witnesses who can help clarify the circumstances of the incident and gather evidence. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police: ☎ 47 841 15 00 Benek is in the shelter in Łódź: ☎ 724 402 447 ☎ 785 500 377 ☎ 📧

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BENEK został zabezpieczony przez Policję w Łodzi przy ul. Hodowlanej. Z ustaleń wynika, że pies został wyrzucony z jadącego samochodu, a następnie pobity drewnianą pałką. Do schroniska trafił 9.09.2026 roku w stanie krytycznym - przebywa pod stałą opieką lekarzy weterynarii. Dzięki szybkiej reakcji i działaniom Policji sprawca został zatrzymany i obecnie przebywa w areszcie. Czynności w sprawie prowadzi II Komisariat Policji KMP w Łodzi przy ul. Ciesielskiej 27. Policja poszukuje świadków zdarzenia, którzy mogą pomóc w wyjaśnieniu okoliczności zdarzenia i zebraniu dowodów. Osoby posiadające jakiekolwiek informacje proszone są o kontakt z Policją: ☎ 47 841 15 00 BENEK przebywa w SdZ w Łodzi: ☎ 724 402 447 ☎ 785 500 377 ☎ 📧

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇵🇱Lodz

Shelter

Schronisko Lodz

Living with Benek

✓Microchipped

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About Benek

What life with Benek looks like

Benek is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Lodz in Lodz.

A young 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. Adopters usually cover transport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Benek, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Benek?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schronisko Lodz handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Benek on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Benek if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Schronisko Lodz 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Benek 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 Benek 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 Lodz early rather than rehoming privately; they know Benek 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.