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Brego

Male · Adult · 6 years

Brego, a dog with great potential, smart and beautiful. For lovers of challenges and dog games. I don't know what happened in his life before he came to the animal shelter. But I do know what imprint it left on him. I also know how hard he tries to leave the past behind. What did he come to us with then? With great fear of strangers, a panic fear of anything that surprises him, of things he doesn't know, which may be a potential threat. With a fear of life. But there are sparks that bring him great joy and help him work on himself. He loves baths and fetching - both things he does perfectly and both greatly help him deal with his fears. He fights bravely - every walk is progress, another discomfort that we turn into discovering the pleasures of life. He opens up wonderfully to his environment. Is he afraid? Yes! But with a good guide, can he overcome that fear? Of course! He is getting better and better at dealing with strangers, exploring the world, moving further and further away from the animal shelter. He has already been in the city, in the forest and park, even on a neighborhood or near a busy road. He manages to pass strangers, handling emotions in different ways, but never is it aggression - neither towards people nor animals. He can be so wonderfully surprised that neither three happy six-year-olds nor a pair of soldiers on patrol nor a cyclist or a sad man in a hood want to harm him. And each such surprise is another step in changing. Into a new life. What else is known about him? He loves walks, balls, baths, running, and sniffing. He loves to have someone by his side that he trusts, on whom he can rely when anxiety strikes. He allows any touch, although he does not like scratching behind the ears. He needs time to open up, peace to show what a great dog he is. Brego is a dog for one person - he would like to form a dream team with someone to explore the world together, learn what it means to enjoy lying on the couch, shared walks. I see him speeding through mountain trips with His Human, as he sneakily steals pierogi from the table at the mountain shelter, or looking for his ball in the grass. I believe he can have such a life. If you can be that very person - mountains are just an option;) - come for this wonderful dog, I will help you get to know him. Believe me, it's worth it! We are waiting at the animal shelter in Choszczno. I will gladly provide any information, share videos, and help with introduction. Write to me, call, come! volunteer Karolina - phone / WhatsApp - 501051386 If you want to help this dog, but can't adopt him - we invite you to WALKS! Every day at hours.

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polski English Deutsch Brego, pies z ogromnym potencjałem, bystry i piękny. Dla miłośników wyzwań i psich zabaw. Nie wiem co wydarzyło się w jego życiu zanim trafił do schroniska. Wiem za to jakie piętno to na nim odcisnęło. Wiem też jak bardzo się stara by przeszłość zostawić za sobą. Z czym więc do nas przyszedł? Z ogromnym lękiem przed obcymi, panicznym strachem przed wszystkim co go zaskakuje, czego nie zna, co może być potencjalnym zagrożeniem. Ze strachem przed życiem. Ale też są iskierki, które sprawiają mu ogromną radość i pomagają w pracy nad sobą. Uwielbia kąpiele i aportowanie - obie rzeczy robi perfekcyjnie i obie baaaardzo pomagają mu w mierzeniu się ze strachami. Bo walczy dzielnie - każdy spacer to postęp, to kolejny dyskomfort, który zamieniamy w odkrywanie przyjemności życia. Fenomenalnie się otwiera na środowisko i otoczenie. Czy się boi? Owszem! Czy mimo wszystko z dobrym przewodnikiem potrafi ten strach ogarnąć? Oczywiście! Coraz lepiej radzi sobie z obcymi, zwiedza świat, oddalając się coraz odważniej od schroniska. Był już na mieście, był w lasku i parku, nawet na osiedlu czy przy ruchliwej drodze. Udaje się minąć obcych, różnie z opanowaniem emocji niemniej nigdy nie jest to agresja - ani do ludzi ani do zwierząt. Potrafi być tak cudownie zaskoczony, że ani trzy radosne 6latki ani dwójka żołnierzy na patrolu ani rowerzysta czy smutny pan w kapturze nie chcą mu zrobić krzywdy. I każde takie zdziwienie to kolejny krok w zmianę. W nowe życie. Jaki jest poznany bliżej? Uwielbia spacery, piłeczkę, kąpiele, bieganko, węszenie. Uwielbia mieć przy sobie osobę, której ufa, na której się wesprze gdy dopadną go lęki. Pozwala na wszelki dotyk, chociaż nad drapanie za uchem stawia jednak aport. Potrzebuje czasu by się otworzyć, spokoju by pokazać jaki jest świetny. Brego to taki pies jednego człowieka - chciałby z kimś stanowić dream team żeby we dwójkę poznawać świat, uczyć się czym jest przyjemność wylegiwania się na kanapie, wspólnych spacerów. Widzę go jak śmiga na wycieczkach po górach ze Swoim Człowiekiem, jak w schronisku górskim pałaszuje ukradzione ze stołu pierogi, albo szuka Swoje Piłeczki w trawie. Wierzę, że może mieć takie życie. Jeśli możesz być takim właśnie człowiekiem - góry to tylko opcja;) - dla tego wspaniałego psa przyjedź, pomogę Ci go poznać. Uwierz mi WARTO! Czekamy w schronisku w Choszcznie. chętnie udzielę wszelkich informacji, udostępnię filmiki, pomogę w zapoznaniu. Piszcie, dzwońcie, przyjeżdżajcie! Wolontariuszka Karolina - telefon /WhatsApp - 501051386 Jeśli chcesz pomóc temu psu, a nie możesz go adoptować- zapraszamy na SPACERKI ! Codziennie w godzinach . KONTAKT W SPRAWIE BREGA : KAROLINA 501051386 LUB BIURO 513 135 375

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Choszczno
Living with Brego
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Cared for by Schronisko Choszczno · Poland

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Brego home

What you'll need for Brego 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 Brego

What life with Brego looks like

Brego is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Schronisko Choszczno in Poland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Brego, answered.

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