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Dalia

Female · Puppy · 6 months

Dalia... the shyest of the three sisters. For such a tiny, sensitive creature, the shelter is an incredibly challenging place. The noise, new smells, unfamiliar people, and an entirely unknown world can be overwhelming for her. Dalia doesn't yet fully understand why she ended up right here. At first, fear was stronger than curiosity, but with each passing day, something beautiful begins to happen... This little bundle of joy slowly starts to trust. She takes tiny steps forward, looks at people more boldly with each passing day, and shows that she really wants to believe she can be safe. Dalia is still a puppy at heart. Instead of growing up carefree by her family's side, playing and exploring the world in the warmth of home, she has to face the reality of life in a shelter. She needs a calm, loving home—one that will give her time, patience, and a sense of security. A home where she can forget her fears and learn that humans can mean nothing but kindness. Let's give Dalia a chance—to finally get to know the world with joy, instead of being afraid of it, by her family's side.

PL·Show original

Dalia…najbardziej nieśmiała z trzech siostrzyczek. Dla takiej maleńkiej, wrażliwej istotki schronisko to ogromnie trudne miejsce. Hałas, nowe zapachy, obcy ludzie i zupełnie nieznany świat mogą być dla niej przytłaczające. Dalia jeszcze nie do końca rozumie, dlaczego znalazła się właśnie tutaj. Na początku strach był silniejszy niż ciekawość, ale z każdym dniem dzieje się coś pięknego… Ta mała kruszynka powoli zaczyna ufać. Robi malutkie kroczki, coraz odważniej patrzy na człowieka i pokazuje, że bardzo chce uwierzyć, że może być bezpieczna. Dalia to nadal psie dziecko. Zamiast beztrosko dorastać u boku swojej rodziny, bawić się i odkrywać świat w domowym cieple, musi mierzyć się ze schroniskową rzeczywistością. Potrzebuje spokojnego, kochającego domu, który da jej czas, cierpliwość i poczucie bezpieczeństwa. Domu, w którym zapomni o strachu i nauczy się, że człowiek może oznaczać tylko dobro. Dajmy Dalii szansę, aby zamiast bać się świata, mogła go w końcu poznawać z radością u boku swojej rodziny.

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Dalia
  • Spayed
Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Dalia home

What you'll need for Dalia 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 Dalia

What life with Dalia looks like

Dalia is a small puppy/kitten dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇵🇱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.

Warsaw, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dalia, answered.

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