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Hans

Male

Hans is being helped by Mako. Hans is a Polish Hound-type dog who was found in the territory of the Błonie commune. He arrived at the shelter accompanied by another dog, Argo, who has already found his new home. At first, when he moved into his new environment, Hans was disoriented and felt insecure. He remains a shy dog—avoiding human contact and approaching strangers with great reserve. Despite his fear, he shows no aggression toward people or other dogs. Hans isn't yet able to walk on a leash. He needs time, patience, and a calm caregiver who can help him adjust to his new reality and teach him that walks can be enjoyable. He shouldn't be rushed; he'll thrive best with someone who's willing to work with him at his own pace.

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Hansowi pomaga Mako Hans to pies w typie gończego polskiego, znaleziony na terenie gminy Błonie. Do schroniska trafił w towarzystwie drugiego psa Argo, który znalazł już swój nowy domek. Na początku pobytu w nowym otoczeniu Hans był zdezorientowany i nie czuł się pewnie. Nadal jest psem wycofanym – unika kontaktu z człowiekiem i do obcych osób podchodzi z dużą rezerwą. Mimo swojego lęku nie przejawia żadnej agresji wobec ludzi ani innych psów. Hans nie potrafi jeszcze chodzić na smyczy. Potrzebuje czasu, cierpliwości i spokojnego opiekuna, który pomoże mu oswoić się z nową rzeczywistością i nauczy go, że spacery mogą być czymś przyjemnym. Nie należy go poganiać, najlepiej odnajdzie się u kogoś, kto będzie gotowy pracować z nim w jego własnym tempie.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Fundacja Przyjaciele Braci Mniejszych
Cared for by Fundacja Przyjaciele Braci Mniejszych · Poland

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Hans home

What you'll need for Hans 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 Hans

What life with Hans looks like

Hans is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Fundacja Przyjaciele Braci Mniejszych in Poland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Hans, answered.

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