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Hektor

Male · Adult · 5 years

Hektor is looking for an active and responsible home! Hektor is about 3 years old, full of energy and the desire to act. This is a dog with great potential, who will really blossom with proper guidance. He knows basic commands, likes working with people and enjoys playing with toys. He will best find his place with active people - those who like movement, walks or various forms of shared activity. In the first contact with strangers, he may be somewhat withdrawn, so he needs a moment to feel more secure. He requires further work on his self-confidence, but makes significant progress with the right approach. When he trusts, he shows his other side - he likes to cuddle and seeks contact with the caregiver. We are looking for a conscious, active caregiver for Hektor, who would like to work with him and utilize his great potential. The description is based on observations of the dog in the animal shelter. Hektor is under the care of OTOZ Animals animal shelter in Tczew. Registration number in the animal shelter: 58/26 Male is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed and neutered.

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Hektor szuka aktywnego i odpowiedzialnego domu! Hektor to około 3-letni pies, pełen energii i chęci do działania. To pies z ogromnym potencjałem, który przy odpowiednim prowadzeniu naprawdę rozkwitnie. Zna podstawowe komendy, lubi pracę z człowiekiem i chętnie bawi się zabawkami. Najlepiej odnajdzie się u osób aktywnych - takich, które lubią ruch, spacery czy różne formy wspólnej aktywności. W pierwszym kontakcie z obcymi może być nieco wycofany, dlatego potrzebuje chwili, aby poczuć się pewniej. Wymaga dalszej pracy nad swoją pewnością siebie, ale przy odpowiednim podejściu robi duże postępy. Gdy zaufa, pokazuje swoją drugą stronę - lubi się przytulać i szuka kontaktu z opiekunem. Szukamy dla Hektora świadomego, aktywnego opiekuna, który będzie chciał z nim pracować i wykorzysta jego duży potencjał. Opis jest napisany względem obserwacji psa w schronisku. Hektor przebywa pod opieką OTOZ Animals Schroniska w Tczewie. Numer ewidencyjny w schronisku: 58/26 Samiec jest zaszczepiony, zaczipowany, odrobaczony oraz wykastrowany. PRZY ADOPCJI PROSIMY O POSIADANIE WŁASNEJ SMYCZY ORAZ OBROŻY Kontakt w sprawie adopcji: 58 531 96 56

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
OTOZ Animals — Schronisko w Tczewie
Living with Hektor
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by OTOZ Animals — Schronisko w Tczewie · Poland

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Hektor home

What you'll need for Hektor 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
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

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    €50–80
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Hektor

What life with Hektor looks like

Hektor is a large adult dog waiting at OTOZ Animals — Schronisko w Tczewie in Poland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Hektor, answered.

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