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DIESEL

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Diesel has been waiting at the shelter for a long time, hoping to find someone who will see in him not just an energetic dog, but above all, a loyal friend. He’s a dog who values human interaction more than anything else. He actively seeks it out, happily approaching people for petting and attention. Once he gets to know someone, he quickly reveals his true nature. Diesel is truly a “gentle giant among porcelain.” He’s incredibly energetic, strong, and still brimming with childlike joy. He leaps with excitement and has plenty of energy, so he needs an owner who’ll be consistent and help him learn calmer behaviors. This isn’t the dog for someone looking for a couch potato; Diesel needs movement, stimulation, and shared activities. In interactions with other dogs, he can be selective. He generally gets along well with most female dogs, but his relationships with male dogs can vary. He definitely wouldn’t thrive in a home with cats.

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Diesel od dłuższego czasu czeka w schronisku na człowieka, który zobaczy w nim nie tylko energicznego psa, ale przede wszystkim wiernego przyjaciela. To pies, który ponad wszystko ceni sobie kontakt z ludźmi. Sam go szuka, chętnie podchodzi po głaski i uwagę. Gdy pozna człowieka, szybko pokazuje swoje prawdziwe oblicze. Diesel to prawdziwy "słonik w składzie porcelany". Jest niezwykle energiczny, silny i wciąż ma w sobie mnóstwo dziecięcej radości. Skacze z emocji, ma sporo siły więc potrzebuje opiekuna, który będzie konsekwentny i pomoże mu nauczyć się spokojniejszych zachowań. To nie jest pies dla osób szukających kanapowego leniuszka , Diesel potrzebuje ruchu, zajęcia i wspólnych aktywności. W relacjach z innymi psami bywa wybiórczy. Dobrze dogaduje się z większością suk, natomiast z samcami może być różnie. Zdecydowanie nie odnajdzie się w domu z kotami.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Świdnica
Living with DIESEL
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko Świdnica · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing DIESEL home

What you'll need for DIESEL 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 DIESEL

What life with DIESEL looks like

DIESEL is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Świdnica in Poland.

An young 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.

Poland, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting DIESEL, answered.

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