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Fala

Female · Adult · 8 years

Fala clearly used to have a home once. We don’t know what happened that caused her to lose it, but she got her name from the charming, wavy folds of fur she has—folds she must have left behind with us. She’s an absolutely people-oriented dog who loves to draw attention to herself, and she especially enjoys playing tug-of-war with us. On walks, she initially pulls hard on the leash, but once she’s shed her stress and burned off some energy, walking with her becomes a real pleasure. Fala sniffs a lot, so scent-based games work wonderfully for her—they calm her down and give her great satisfaction. She gets very excited when passing other dogs on walks, even if they’re keeping their distance. She’d do best in a quieter neighborhood, free from too many distractions. She’d also thrive in a home with older children; however, due to her lack of delicacy, we wouldn’t recommend her for young toddlers. Fala is waiting for an active home that’s ready to devote time to her training and teaching her basic commands.

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Fala ewidentnie miała kiedyś dom. Nie wiemy co się stało, że go straciła, ale imię dostała od uroczych, falujących fałdek jakie posiada i które musiała u nas zgubić. Jest absolutnie proludzkim psem, uwielbia zwracać na siebie uwagę, a najchętniej bawi się z nami szarpakiem. Na spacerach w pierwszym momencie ciągnie na smyczy, a jak już zrzuci z siebie stres i trochę energii to spacer z nią jest przyjemnością. Fala dużo węszy więc sprawdzają się u niej wszelkie zabawy węchowe, które ją wyciszają i satysfakcjonują. Bardzo pobudza się przy mijaniu innych psów na spacerze, nawet przy zachowaniu odległości. Najlepiej odnajdzie się w spokojniejszej okolicy, bez większej ilości bodźców. Powinna się także odnaleźć w domu z większymi dziećmi, jednak z racji na brak delikatności nie polecamy jej do maluchów. Fala czeka na dom aktywny i gotowy poświęcić jej czas na wychowanie i naukę podstawowych komend.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Fala
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · Poznan

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Fala home

What you'll need for Fala 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 Fala

What life with Fala looks like

Fala 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 Fala, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Fala?
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 Fala on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Fala 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 Fala 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 Fala 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 Fala 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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