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Bolo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Bolo is a multi-year-old mastiff-type dog who for a long time served as a guard and alarm, and when he was no longer needed, he ended up in a shelter enclosure. Despite his difficult past, Bolo is extremely positive and calm. He has the character of a typical mastiff – composed, thoughtful, but also stubborn and with a strong personality. He reacts differently to other dogs, so he needs a patient caregiver who will let him feel safe and accept his personality. Bolo walks well on a leash, which makes walks with him a real pleasure. He is looking for a home where he can feel loved and appreciated. If you are looking for a loyal and calm companion, Bolo is waiting for you!

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Bolo to kilkuletni psiak w typie molosa, który przez długi czas pełnił rolę stróża i alarmu, a gdy przestał być potrzebny, trafił do schroniskowego boksu. Mimo trudnej przeszłości Bolo jest niezwykle pozytywnym i spokojnym psem. Ma charakter typowego molosa – opanowany, rozważny, ale też uparty i z silnym charakterem. Na inne psy reaguje różnie, dlatego potrzebuje cierpliwego opiekuna, który pozwoli mu poczuć się bezpiecznie i zaakceptuje jego osobowość. Bolo świetnie chodzi na smyczy, co sprawia, że spacery z nim to prawdziwa przyjemność. Szuka domu, w którym będzie mógł czuć się kochany i doceniony. Jeśli szukasz wiernego i spokojnego towarzysza, Bolo czeka na Ciebie!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Tomaszów Mazowiecki
Living with Bolo
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Schronisko Tomaszów Mazowiecki · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Bolo home

What you'll need for Bolo 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 Bolo

What life with Bolo looks like

Bolo is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Tomaszów Mazowiecki 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 Bolo, answered.

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