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Adopt Benek

Mixed Breed · Male

Benio had to go through many bad things, unfortunately also from humans. In the initial contact, he is very cautious and withdrawn. He doesn't fully trust that a human hand won't hurt him. With familiar people, he gladly goes out for walks. Despite his vision problems, he confidently moves forward. Exploring the area brings him joy! Walks with Ben are slow and contemplative. When he becomes a bit lost, just approaching him makes him feel safer. Then he follows the person. We dream of a very calm home for Ben with patient, gentle people who won't have excessive expectations towards the dog. They will simply allow Ben to spend the best moments of his life in warmth and comfort. Benek should live in a house with a garden or an apartment on the ground floor with access to a small garden. Stairs will be impossible for Ben to overcome. Benek might possibly live with another dog or dogs provided they are equally calm and peaceful. We believe that with a supportive person, Ben will experience what it means to have a normal dog's life! 📷 SEE BEN IN THE VIDEO: BENEK 🔵 Are you interested in adoption? Fill out the pre-adoption questionnaire - we will get in touch to arrange a convenient meeting time:

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Benio musiał przeżyć wiele złych rzeczy, niestety również ze strony człowieka. W początkowym kontakcie jest bardzo ostrożny, wycofany. Nie ufa do końca, że ludzka ręka nie skrzywdzi 🙁 Ze znajomymi osobami, chętnie wychodzi na spacery. Pomimo problemów ze wzrokiem dziarsko drepta przed siebie. Eksploracja terenu sprawia mu radość! Spacery z Beniem są niespieszne i kontemplacyjne. Gdy staje się nieco zagubiony, wystarczy do niego podejść, aby poczuł się pewniej. Podąża wtedy za człowiekiem. Marzymy dla Benia o bardzo spokojnym domu z cierpliwymi, delikatnymi ludźmi, którzy nie będą mieli nadmiernych oczekiwań w stosunku do psa. Po prostu pozwolą spędzić Benkowi najlepsze chwile jego życia w cieple, wygodzie… Benek powinien zamieszkać w domu z ogrodem lub mieszkaniu na parterze z wyjściem na ogródek. Schody dla Benka będą niemożliwe do pokonania. Benek prawdopodobnie mógłby zamieszkać z innym psem/psami pod warunkiem, że będą równie spokojne i pokojowo nastawione. Wierzymy, że przy wspierającej osobie, zdąży doświadczyć czym jest normalne psie życie! 📷 ZOBACZ BENKA NA FILMIKU: BENEK 🔵 Jesteś zainteresowany adopcją? Wypełnij ankietę przedadopcyjną – odezwiemy się w celu umówienia dogodnego terminu spotkania zapoznawczego: Ankieta przedadopcyjna KONTAKT W SPRAWIE ADOPCJI:| (w przypadku braku informacji zwrotnej sprawdź folder SPAM) Nie możesz adoptować? Możesz zostać domem tymczasowym* lub adoptować wirtualnie: przypadku domu tymczasowego schronisko zapewnia karmę oraz pokrywa koszty weterynaryjne

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇵🇱Korabiewice
Shelter
Fundacja Viva Korabiewice
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Bringing Benek home

What you'll need for Benek 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
  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 Benek

What life with Benek looks like

Benek is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fundacja Viva Korabiewice in Korabiewice.

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.

🇵🇱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.

Korabiewice, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

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. Fundacja Viva Korabiewice 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 — Fundacja Viva Korabiewice 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 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 Fundacja Viva Korabiewice 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.
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