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Benek

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 14 years

Benek arrived at the animal shelter straight from the street. He wandered alone in the darkness. How did he manage to survive? We don’t know… because grandpa Benek is significantly blind. He likely sees only light and shadow. The outline of an extended hand, objects. Benio must have survived […]

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Benek trafił do schroniska prosto z ulicy. Błąkał się samotnie w ciemności. Jak udało mu się przetrwać? Nie wiemy… bo dziadzio Benek jest w znacznym stopniu niewidomy. Prawdopodobnie widzi jedynie światło i cień. Zarys wyciągniętej ręki, przedmiotów. Benio musiał przeżyć […]

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇵🇱Korabiewice
Shelter
Fundacja Viva Korabiewice
Cared for by Fundacja Viva Korabiewice · KorabiewiceLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Benek home

What you'll need for Benek 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 Benek

What life with Benek looks like

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

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.

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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