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Frodo

Shih Tzu · Male · Senior · 12 years

Frodo is a charming little ball of fur who starts out wary but, once he gets used to his human companion, never leaves their side for a moment. This pup absolutely loves food, so it’s easy to win him over with tasty treats, and establishing a bond happens fairly quickly. Due to his age, walks with him aren’t very long, but as a senior dog, he can still move around quite briskly. Still, he much prefers spending time with his human on the couch. He adores being petted and cuddled, though he doesn’t care for grooming procedures—sometimes he’ll even give a warning growl if he feels uncomfortable. He also guards his food bowl fiercely; you shouldn’t interrupt him while he’s eating. Frodo is a small, low-floor dog, so he’d do best in a home with few stairs. We don’t know how he’d fare with children, but given his tendency to guard resources and his clear willingness to show when he doesn’t like something, we wouldn’t recommend him as a companion for young kids.

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Frodo to uroczy kłębek futerka, który na początku jest nieufny, ale jak już się do człowieka przyzwyczai, nie odstępuje go na krok. Psiak uwielbia jedzonko, dlatego łatwo go przekonać do siebie smaczkami i nawiązanie kontaktu przychodzi dość szybko. Ze względu na wiek spacerki z nim nie należą do długich, ale jak na seniora potrafi poruszać się dość szybko. Zdecydowanie jednak bardziej woli przebywanie ze swoim człowiekiem na kanapie. Uwielbia głaskanie i pieszczoty, ale nie przepada za zabiegami pielęgnacyjnymi, co potrafi okazać ostrzegawczym warczeniem. Broni także miski – przy jedzeniu nie należy mu przeszkadzać. Jest małym, niskopodłogowym psiakiem, więc szuka domu z niewielką ilością schodów. Stosunek do dzieci jest nam nieznany, ale ze względu na bronienie zasobów i zdecydowanie w okazywaniu, gdy mu się coś nie podoba, nie polecamy go na towarzysza małych dzieci.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Frodo
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · PoznanLearn about Shih Tzu

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Frodo home

What you'll need for Frodo 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 Frodo

What life with Frodo looks like

Frodo is a medium-sized senior shih tzu dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

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 Frodo, answered.

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