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Hienka

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 13 years

Hienka, a dog born in 2013. Hienka is a quiet, calm senior. He quickly got used to our animal shelter and has been delighted to see his temporary caregivers from the beginning. It's sad that a dog of this age had to experience homelessness in the autumn of his life and now has to look for a permanent home again. Unfortunately, we don't know the exact history of him, but we can assume it's not very cheerful. Fortunately, we don't see any fears or other mental health issues in the dog. He is also in good physical condition, and his weight of just under 13 kilograms is completely sufficient. In a few weeks, we've gotten to know the dog a bit better, and we can confidently say that he is really docile towards people and shows no aggression. He likes to be petted, but he doesn't especially seek it out, and on the dog run, he prefers to mind his own business. Unfortunately, he does not have a positive relationship with other dogs and likes to get into conflicts. Despite his age, he wants to show that he is the alpha male and constantly harasses other dogs. Therefore, he must be an only dog in the final home. He can walk very nicely on a leash and does so with great enthusiasm and quite a lot of strength. He therefore has quite a lot of energy for his age. However, in his kennel, he behaves politely, nothing is destroyed, and he mostly lies in the warm shelter or takes naps. Regarding meals, Hienka doesn't turn up his nose and always eats everything with appetite. The dog really needs a warm, caring home and a responsible owner who will never let him down again. We very much ask for a home for this little fellow, so that he doesn't spend his last years in the animal shelter, but on his own couch surrounded by love.

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Hienka, pies urodzony w 2013r. Hienka to cichy, spokojny senior. Szybko się przyzwyczaił do naszego schroniska i od początku cieszył się na widok swoich tymczasowych opiekunów. Przykre że psiak w tym wieku musiał zasmakować bezdomności na jesień swojego życia i znowu musi szukać stałego domku. Niestety dokładnej jego historii nie znamy, ale możemy się domyślać że nie należy do zbyt wesołych. Na szczęście nie widać po psiaku żadnych lęków czy innym uszczerbku na zdrowiu psychicznym. Jest też w niezłej kondycji fizycznej, a jego waga wynosząca niecałe 13 kilogramów jest zupełnie wystarczająca. W ciągu kilku tygodni zdążyliśmy psiaka trochę lepiej poznać i możemy śmiało powiedzieć że jest naprawdę uległy w stosunku do człowieka i nie przejawia żadnej agresji. Lubi być głaskany, ale nie zabiega o to jakoś specjalnie i na psim wybiegu woli zajmować się swoimi sprawami. Niestety nie ma pozytywnego stosunku do innych psów i lubi wpadać w konflikty. Mimo wieku chce pokazać że on jest samcem alfa i dominuje nad innymi psami ciągle ich zaczepiając. Musi być więc bezwzględnie jedynakiem w domu docelowym. Potrafi za to bardzo ładnie chodzić na smyczy i robi to z wielkim zapałem i całkiem dużą siłą. Ma więc całkiem dużo energii jak na swoje lata. Natomiast w swoim boksie zachowuje się grzecznie, nic nie niszczy i przeważnie wyleguje się w ciepłej budzie albo ucina sobie drzemki. Jeśli chodzi o posiłki to Hienka nie wybrzydza i zawsze z apetytem wszystko wcina. Psiak bardzo potrzebuje ciepłego, troskliwego domu i odpowiedzialnego właściciela, który już nigdy go nie zawiedzie. Bardzo prosimy o domek dla tego bidulka, niech ostatnich lat życia nie spędzi w schronisku, tylko na swojej kanapie otoczony miłością.

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski)
Cared for by Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski) · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Hienka home

What you'll need for Hienka 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
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Hienka

What life with Hienka looks like

Hienka is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski) in Poland.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇵🇱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 Hienka, answered.

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