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Elza

Female · Adult · 5 years

Elza is a young, charming female dog with a white coat and a distinctive brown patch on her back. She’s a bull-type terrier, full of joy and energy for life. She’s a very cheerful and intelligent pup who learns quickly and eagerly cooperates with people—especially when treats are involved. She knows basic commands, walks beautifully on a leash, and responds well to being called back. On walks, she calmly and effortlessly passes other dogs. As befits a young dog, she can sometimes be energetic and, during periods of high excitement, may jump up at people—but she quickly calms down and shows great promise for further training. Elza ended up in the shelter after being bitten by another dog, so we’re looking for a home for her without other canine companions. She can be quite possessive toward her human caregivers at home—thus, she should be the only dog in the household. Her attitude toward other animals is currently unknown. At home, she behaves very nicely—she doesn’t destroy things and can adapt equally well to living in an apartment building or in a house with a yard. We’re looking for a responsible, stable home for Elza that will provide her with a sense of security, patience, and plenty of daily exercise and attention.

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Elza to młoda, urocza suczka o białym umaszczeniu z charakterystyczną brązową plamką na plecach. Jest terierem w typie bull i ma w sobie mnóstwo radości oraz energii do życia. To bardzo pogodna i inteligentna sunia, która szybko się uczy i chętnie współpracuje z człowiekiem — zwłaszcza jeśli w grę wchodzą smaczki. Zna podstawowe komendy, pięknie chodzi na smyczy i dobrze reaguje na przywołanie. Na spacerach mija inne psy spokojnie i bez problemów. Jak na młodego psa przystało, bywa energiczna i w chwilach dużego pobudzenia potrafi skakać na człowieka, ale szybko się uspokaja i dobrze rokuje do dalszej pracy. Elza trafiła do schroniska po pogryzieniu przez innego psa, dlatego szukamy dla niej domu bez psich towarzyszy. Bywa zasobowa o swoich opiekunów w domu – dlatego powinna być jedynym psem w domu. Jej stosunek do innych zwierząt nie jest znany. W domu zachowuje się bardzo grzecznie — nie niszczy rzeczy i potrafi odnaleźć się zarówno w mieszkaniu w bloku, jak i w domu z ogrodem. Szukamy dla Elzy odpowiedzialnego, stabilnego domu, który zapewni jej poczucie bezpieczeństwa, cierpliwość oraz codzienną dawkę ruchu i uwagi.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Elza
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · Poznan

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Elza home

What you'll need for Elza 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 Elza

What life with Elza looks like

Elza is a large adult dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

An 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.

Poznan, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elza, answered.

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