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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Houdini, a dog born in July 2021. Houdini is a smart, happy, and energetic dog. The name came from their unusual escape skills. They can climb a fence by imitating a cat or leap from a running start, easily overcoming obstacles over two meters high. If we hadn’t seen it with our own eyes, it would be hard to believe. We wouldn’t be surprised if it turned out that someone simply let them go, but so far, no one has claimed them. Besides, little dog is very trusting, very gentle, and truly smart. Someone has already taught them to walk on a leash, and they do it very well. They are really smart and clever, but they need something to do because they get bored quickly. Left to their own devices, they seek adventures and try to escape. Clearly, they need a lot of attention and frequent walks. Since Houdini gets along well with other dogs, it would be best in a new home if they had some canine company. This way, they would find their place in a new environment and have someone to play with. Anyone adopting Houdini should be aware that they require proper supervision and a securely enclosed living space to prevent escapes. We wouldn’t want them to escape again and become homeless. Their adoption will have to be well thought out and planned. On the other hand, it would be a great pity if their tendency to escape significantly reduced their chances of being adopted. Houdini is, in general, a very positive dog with a gentle heart, deserving of the best, so we hope that someone determined will take them into their home. Houdini is microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and neutered.

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Houdini, pies urodzony w lipcu 2021r. Houdini jest sprytnym, wesołym i żwawym psiakiem. Swoje imię zawdzięcza swoim niezwykłym umiejętnościom ucieczki. Potrafi się wdrapywać po siatce naśladując kota lub skacze z rozpędu i pokonuje w tej sposób ponad 2 metrowe przeszkody. Gdybyśmy tego nie zobaczyli na własne oczy to trudno byłoby w to uwierzyć. Wcale byśmy się nie zdziwili jakby się okazało że komuś po prostu uciekł, jednak na razie nikt się po niego nie zgłosił. Poza tym psiaczek jest ufny, bardzo łagodny i naprawdę mądry. Ktoś go już nauczył chodzenia na smyczy gdyż wychodzi mu to naprawdę bardzo dobrze. Naprawdę z niego mądry i pojętny psiak, ale musi mieć jakieś zajęcie gdyż szybko się nudzi. Pozostawiony sam sobie poszukuje przygód i właśnie próbuje uciekać. Zdecydowanie potrzeba mu poświęcić sporo uwagi i trzeba też często wychodzić z nim na spacerki. Jako że Houdini świetnie dogaduje się z innymi psami, w nowym domu też najlepiej gdyby miał jakieś psie towarzystwo. Na pewno lepiej dzięki temu odnalazłby się w nowym otoczeniu i miałby się z kim bawić. Ktoś kto chciałby go adoptować powinien mieć świadomość że Houdini wymaga odpowiedniego pilnowania i dobrze zabezpieczonego miejsca zamieszkania przed ucieczką. Nie chcielibyśmy że komuś uciekł i znowu stał się bezdomny. Adopcja jego będzie musiała być naprawdę dobrze przemyślana i zaplanowana. Z drugiej strony byłaby wielka szkoda jeśli przez jego tendencję do ucieczek miałby mocno zmniejszoną szansę na adopcję. Houdini to ogólnie bardzo pozytywny psiak o gołębim sercu, który zasługuje na wszystko co najlepsze, więc liczymy że pojawi się ktoś zdeterminowany żeby przygarnąć go do swojego domu. Houdini jest odrobaczony, zaszczepiony, odpchlony, zaczipowany i wykastrowany.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski)
Living with Houdini
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Houdini home

What you'll need for Houdini 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

    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 Houdini

What life with Houdini looks like

Houdini is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski) 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 Houdini, answered.

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