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Devi

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Devi is one of two brothers who arrived at the animal shelter in May 2025, in the autumn of their lives. This is a lovely old gentleman dog estimated to be around 12 years old. Devo and Devi are almost identical, quite bold and gentle, just slightly frightened in human interactions. They approach every procedure with distrust - whether it's putting on a collar or attaching a leash - but without aggression. Thanks to their calm attitude, volunteers first managed to dress the boys in tick-resistant collars and regular ones in different colors too, so that Devi and Devo could be distinguished. In the next week of their stay at the animal shelter, the boys were dressed in harnesses (probably for the first time in their lives). Then, a bit nervously, sometimes getting tangled in leashes they had not really known before, they walked cautiously one after the other, following the volunteer as if she were their mother. On the yard, they finally relaxed a little, sniffed every corner, and then followed the volunteer at a leisurely pace like a mother figure. But we didn't stop there - and in July, Devo and Devi went on their first walk outside the walls of the animal shelter. The dogs walked quite well, so their first walk was full-scale. Devi handled the walk better than his brother Devo. He turned a bit and made circles, but he was interested in the surroundings, sniffed, and walked ahead. And thus, we managed to include walks in the routine of both boys. However, we still observe that too many people around, too much noise and commotion stress both dogs and make them run into the hut. But we are optimistic. We work with our senior dogs and are looking for good homes for them. Because the place of every dog, especially an older one, is by the side of a person, not behind the bars of the animal shelter.

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Devi to jeden z dwóch braci, którzy trafili do schroniska w maju 2025, na jesień swojego życia. To uroczy starszy pan pies oceniony na około 12 lat. Devo i Devi są praktycznie identyczni, całkiem dziarscy i łagodni, jedynie lekko przestraszeni w kontaktach z człowiekiem. Do każdego zabiegu przy sobie - czy to założenia obroży, czy podpięcia do smyczy – podchodzą z nieufnością, ale bez agresji. Dzięki ich pokojowemu nastawieniu wolontariuszom najpierw udało się chłopaków ubrać w obróżki przeciwkleszczowe i takie zwykłe w różnych kolorach też, żeby jakoś Devi i Devo odróżniać. W kolejnym tygodniu ich pobytu w schronisku, chłopaki dali ubrać się w szelki (chyba pierwszy raz w życiu). Następnie trochę z lękiem, trochę się plącząc na smyczach, których dotąd raczej nie znali, drepcząc czujnie jeden za drugim, poszli za wolo-ciocią na wybieg. Na wybiegu w końcu lekutko wyluzowali, obwąchali każdy kąt, a potem podążali spacerowym krokiem za wolontariuszką jak za panią matką. Ale na tym nie poprzestaliśmy – i w lipcu Devo i Devi poszli na swój pierwszy spacer poza mury schroniska. Psiaki szły całkiem nieźle, więc ich pierwszy spacer był pełnowymiarowy. Devi na spacerze radził sobie lepiej niż jego brat Devo. Trochę się kręcił i robił kółka, ale interesował się otoczeniem, wąchał i szedł pierwszy. I tak oto spacery udało nam się włączyć do schroniskowej rutyny obu chłopaków. Nadal obserwujemy jednak, że za dużo ludzi wokół, za duża wrzawa i hałas stresują oba psiaki i sprawiają, że te uciekają do budy. Ale jesteśmy dobrej myśli. Pracujemy z naszymi starszymi panami i szukamy dla nich dobrych domów. Bo miejsce każdego psa, zwłaszcza starszego, jest u boku człowieka, a nie za kratami schroniska.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Milanówku
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Bringing Devi home

What you'll need for Devi 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 Devi

What life with Devi looks like

Devi is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Milanówku in Poland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Devi, answered.

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