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Gustaw

Male · Adult · 7 years

Health status: takes thyroid medication.Gustaw is a small, white dog of Maltese type; he has long fur that needs trimming. Although he may initially be wary of new people, he quickly becomes trusting after a few walks once he feels safe. He barks at strangers and sometimes even chases them away by running toward them. He has also shown aggression toward humans. Gustaw needs several meetings before adoption to build a bond and gain trust in his new caregiver. In everyday life, he values space and freedom. He doesn’t like being forced into anything. During walks, Gustaw loves to sniff around and explore his surroundings. He’s a very emotional dog—delicate, sensitive, and full of character. In situations of high stress, he may resort to unpleasant behaviors such as biting. Gustaw has trouble with street traffic—he gets very excited and barks at passing cars. At the shelter, he displays aggressive behavior toward other dogs, so this should be given special attention when considering adoption. Unfortunately, cats are also not welcome in Gustaw’s presence. The ideal home for Gustaw would be:– far from urban hustle and bustle– with caregivers who aren’t pushy– without children– with caregivers who have time and patience to show Gustaw that the world isn’t scary– without cats– open to working with a behaviorist

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Gustaw to mały, biały piesek w typie maltańczyka, posiada włos, trzeba go strzyc. Choć początkowo może być nieufny wobec nowych osób, to nabiera zaufania po kilku spacerach, gdy tylko poczuje się bezpiecznie. Na obcych reaguje szczekaniem, czasem nawet odstrasza podbiegając w ich kierunku. Przejawiał też agresję wobec ludzi. Gustaw potrzebuje kilku spotkań przed adopcją, aby zbudować więź i zaufać nowemu opiekunowi. Na co dzień ceni przestrzeń i swobodę. Nie lubi gdy się mu coś narzuca. Podczas spacerów Gustaw uwielbia węszyć i eksplorować otoczenie. Jest bardzo emocjonalnym psem, delikatnym i wrażliwym i z charakterem. W sytuacjach dużego stresu może uciekać się do nieprzyjemnych rozwiązań jak gryzienie. Gustaw ma problem z ruchem ulicznym – bardzo się nakręca i szczeka na przejeżdżające samochody. W schronisku przejawia agresywne zachowania wobec innych psów, dlatego warto zwrócić na to szczególną uwagę przy adopcji. Niestety, koty również nie są mile widziane w towarzystwie Gustawa. Idealny dom dla Gustawa: – z dala od miejskiego zgiełku – nienarzucającymi się opiekunami – bez dzieci – opiekunami, którzy mają czas i cierpliwość, aby pokazać Gustawowi, że świat nie jest taki straszny – bez kotów – nastawionego na pracę z behawiorystą

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Gustaw
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · Poznan

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gustaw home

What you'll need for Gustaw 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 Gustaw

What life with Gustaw looks like

Gustaw is a small 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. 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.

Poznan, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gustaw, answered.

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