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Gucio

Male · Young · 1 year

Guzio is a small but energetic and curious border collie mix with a big heart. He needs a lot of exercise, mental stimulation, and opportunities to express his natural behaviors. He will thrive best with someone who enjoys active dog time and wants to be close to him, not just on the couch. Guzio also has some fears that he will need to work on patiently and calmly. City life can be overwhelming for him - the traffic, bicycles, and some urban infrastructure can cause anxiety. In these situations, the presence of a trusted human is very comforting. Guzio needs a caregiver who will give him time, a sense of security, and be willing to help him gradually overcome his challenges. We are looking for someone who sees more in Guzio than just a cute little dog. Someone who understands his needs, accepts his sensitivity, and wants to build his confidence with him. If given the chance, Guzio will become a wonderful and devoted friend.

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Nie dajcie się zwieść jego niewielkim rozmiarom - Gucio ma w sobie ogrom miłości do człowieka, ciekawości świata i mnóstwo psiej osobowości. Geny prawdopodobnie border collie sprawiają, że za uroczym pyszczkiem tego malucha kryje się sporo energii. Potrzebuje nie tylko spacerów, ale również zajęcia dla głowy oraz możliwości realizowania swoich naturalnych potrzeb. Z pewnością najlepiej odnajdzie się u boku osoby, która lubi aktywnie spędzać czas z psem i chce być z nim blisko nie tylko na kanapie. Gucio ma też swoje małe straszki, nad którymi będzie potrzebował spokojnie i cierpliwie pracować. W mieście niektóre rzeczy są dla niego trudne - większy ruch uliczny, rowery czy niektóre elementy miejskiej infrastruktury powodują u niego niepokój. W takich sytuacjach bardzo pomaga mu obecność człowieka, któremu ufa. Gucio potrzebuje opiekuna, który da mu czas, poczucie bezpieczeństwa i będzie gotowy krok po kroku pomóc mu oswoić to, co dziś jest dla niego wyzwaniem. Szukamy dla Gucia osoby, która zobaczy w nim coś więcej niż tylko uroczego, małego pieska. Kogoś, kto zrozumie jego potrzeby, zaakceptuje jego wrażliwość i będzie chciał wspólnie z nim budować pewność siebie. Jeśli dostanie taką szansę, stanie się wspaniałym i oddanym przyjacielem.

Size

Small

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇵🇱Warsaw

Shelter

Schronisko Na Paluchu

Living with Gucio

✓Neutered

Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gucio home

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About Gucio

What life with Gucio looks like

Gucio is a small young adult dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

A young 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. Adopters usually cover transport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gucio, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gucio?: 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 Gucio on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gucio 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Gucio 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 Gucio 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 Gucio 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.