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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Eleni, a female dog born in 2020. Eleni is a female dog slightly withdrawn, having undergone some transitions. Upon her arrival at the shelter, it was clear that she had gone through a lot in her life. Contact with her was minimal, as she was afraid to be touched and would defend herself to the best of her ability against a human. Over the following weeks, the situation improved slightly, and Eleni began to appear at the entrance to her kennel to observe who was approaching her. However, when the caregiver enters her kennel, she prefers to hide in the back of the kennel for safety but does not defend herself as she did before. She allows herself to be petted and put on a leash, although with a slight reluctance. A walk with her does not look ideal, as walking on a leash is clearly something new for her. One must be very careful when going out with her and not pull her too hard, as she then starts to jump. Currently, it is best to let her go at a minimal tension on the leash. From time to time, she stops and does not quite know what to do, only to continue walking after a moment. It will probably take some time for her to perfect this skill, and a lot of patience will be needed. We noticed that Eleni has a good connection with other dogs. She was let out into a play area with a group of gentle dogs and found her place among them very well. One could even say that the female dog spruced up a bit with them. Such walks will certainly have a positive impact on her. We would like for Eleni to quickly get rid of her fear and increase her chances of adoption. She is a really pretty and unbothersome young lady who has experienced a lot of misfortune in her life. She needs someone who can show her that a human can be good and that she doesn't have to be afraid of them. If someone would like to take on the task of acclimating the frightened Eleni, we encourage contact with us. Eleni is spayed, declawed, vaccinated, microchipped, and sterilized.

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Eleni, sunia urodzona w 2020r. Eleni to sunia lekko wycofana, po przejściach. Gdy tylko do nas trafiła widać było że sporo musiała przejść w swoim życiu. Kontakt z nią był ograniczony do minimum, gdyż ze strachu nie pozwoliła się dotknąć i broniła się jak mogła przed człowiekiem. Po kolejnych tygodniach sytuacja się lekko poprawiła i Eleni zaczęła pojawiać się przed wejściem do swojego boksu żeby obserwować kto się do niej zbliża. Jednak gdy tylko opiekun wejdzie do jej boksu suńka woli się dla bezpieczeństwa schować się do budy, jednak nie broni się tak jak kiedyś. Pozwala się pogłaskać i założyć sobie smycz, chociaż z lekkim oporem. Spacer z nią nie wygląda idealnie, gdyż chodzenie na smyczy to wyraźnie coś nowego dla niej. Trzeba z nią bardzo ostrożnie wychodzić i nie ciągnąć jej za mocno gdyż zaczyna wtedy skakać. Obecnie najlepiej jest pozwolić jej iść samej na minimalnie napiętej smyczy. Co jakiś czas się zatrzymuje i nie bardzo wie co robić żeby po chwili iść dalej. Pewnie trochę czasu minie aż udoskonali tą umiejętność i będzie potrzebne sporo cierpliwości. Zauważyliśmy że Eleni ma dobry kontakt z innymi psami. Była puszczona na wybiegu z gromadką łagodnych psiaków i świetnie się odnalazła w ich towarzystwie. Można nawet powiedzieć że sunia trochę się przy nich rozruszała. Na pewno takie spacery wpłyną na nią pozytywnie. Chcielibyśmy żeby sunieczka jak najszybciej pozbyła się strachu i zwiększyła swoje szanse na adopcję. Jest z niej naprawdę ładna i nieuciążliwa panienka która zaznała w życiu dużo nieszczęścia. Ona potrzebuje kogoś kto jej pokaże, że człowiek może być dobry i nie musi się go bać. Jeśli ktoś chciałby się podjąć oswajania wystraszonej Eleni to zachęcamy do kontaktu z nami. Eleni jest odrobaczona, odpchlona, zaszczepiona, zaczipowana i wysterylizowana.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski)
Living with Eleni
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
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Bringing Eleni home

What you'll need for Eleni in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    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
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    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 Eleni

What life with Eleni looks like

Eleni is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski) 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 Eleni, answered.

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