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Gaja

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

Gaja was found on Jędrzejowska Street. She has been at the shelter since 28.09.2026. The female dog is around 8-9 years old and weighs 33kg. She has no chip and is not spayed. Gaja came to us from the lancet clinic. She is heavily flea-infested, has numerous skin lesions, and entropion around her eyes - she is under veterinary care.

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GAJA została znaleziona na ul. Jędrzejowskiej. W schronisku przebywa od 28.09.2026 roku. Sunia ma około 8-9 lat i waży 33kg. Czipa brak. Niekastrowana. GAJA przyjechała do nas z kliniki lancet. Jest silnie zapchlona, ma liczne zmiany na skórze oraz entropie przy oczach - przebywa pod opieką weterynarzy.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇵🇱Lodz
Shelter
Schronisko Lodz
Living with Gaja
  • ✕Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Schronisko Lodz · LodzLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Lodz →More dogs in Poland →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Gaja home

What you'll need for Gaja 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
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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
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    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

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About Gaja

What life with Gaja looks like

Gaja is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Lodz in Lodz.

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.

Lodz, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gaja, answered.

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