Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Gacek

Male · Adult · 5 years

Gacek came to us directly from home and it's clearly obvious that life alongside humans is not foreign to him. He feels comfortable in everyday situations, and contact with the caregiver is something natural for him. On the first day, when he saw the harness, he was happy, calmly let himself be dressed and willingly went for a walk. He is calm and pleasant to walk. He can walk nicely by your side, responds to the human and often seeks contact with him. He likes closeness and petting, giving the impression of a dog who just wants to be by your side. He also has energy - he will gladly go on a longer walk or an active outing. We are just getting to know him in interactions with other dogs. He is not aggressive towards them, rather curious and interested. He is learning calm communication and over time will surely feel more confident in such situations. Gacek is looking for a home that will give him stability, daily closeness and shared activities. He is really a good, social dog who will find his place by the side of a responsible caregiver and will become a loyal companion in everyday life.

PL·Show original

Gacek trafił do nas prosto z domu i zdecydowanie widać, że życie u boku człowieka nie jest mu obce. Czuje się swobodnie w codziennych sytuacjach, a kontakt z opiekunem jest dla niego czymś naturalnym. Już pierwszego dnia, gdy zobaczył szelki, ucieszył się, spokojnie dał się w nie ubrać i chętnie poszedł na spacer. Na spacerach jest spokojny i przyjemny w prowadzeniu. Potrafi iść ładnie przy nodze, reaguje na człowieka i często sam szuka z nim kontaktu. Lubi bliskość i głaskanie, sprawia wrażenie psa, który po prostu chce być obok. Ma w sobie także energię - z radością pójdzie na dłuższy spacer czy aktywne wyjście. Dopiero poznajemy go w relacjach z innymi psami. Nie jest wobec nich agresywny, raczej ciekawy i zainteresowany. Uczy się spokojnej komunikacji i z czasem na pewno będzie czuł się w takich sytuacjach coraz pewniej. Gacek szuka domu, który da mu stabilność, codzienną bliskość i wspólne aktywności. To naprawdę dobry, kontaktowy pies, który odnajdzie się u boku odpowiedzialnego opiekuna i stanie się wiernym towarzyszem na co dzień.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Gacek
  • Neutered
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Gacek home

What you'll need for Gacek 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.

    View on Amazon
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

    View on Amazon
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Gacek

What life with Gacek looks like

Gacek is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

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.

Warsaw, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gacek, answered.

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

More from Schronisko Na Paluchu

Conan, male senior Husky for adoption at Schronisko Na Paluchu, Warsaw

Conan

Husky · large

10 yearsMale
Zuzia, female puppy mixed breed for adoption at Schronisko Na Paluchu, Warsaw

Zuzia

7 monthsFemale
Miodek, male 5yo mixed breed for adoption at Schronisko Na Paluchu, Warsaw

Miodek

5 yearsMale
Similar animals

More dogs looking for a home

LEVI,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Fundacja Głosem Zwierząt, Polska

LEVI

Mixed Breed · medium

Unknown
STEVIE, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Fundacja Głosem Zwierząt, Polska

STEVIE

Mixed Breed · medium

11 yearsMale
SARA, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Fundacja Głosem Zwierząt, Polska

SARA

Mixed Breed · medium

Female
LUSSY,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Fundacja Głosem Zwierząt, Polska

LUSSY

Mixed Breed · medium

Unknown
INA, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Fundacja Głosem Zwierząt, Polska

INA

Mixed Breed · medium

10 yearsFemale
BARNEJ,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Fundacja Głosem Zwierząt, Polska

BARNEJ

Mixed Breed · medium

Unknown

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →

Adopt Gacek — 5yo Mixed breed in Warsaw | TailHarbor