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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Irysek is a young dog who came under the care of foundation AMI after the war in Ukraine began. He was found half-dead on the grounds of a cemetery, where he had hidden in fear of the bombing. Initially frightened and running away from people, the dog became an unmatched playmate for other dogs. Irys enjoys contact with people, and greets the caregivers with his characteristic hand movement, which somewhat resembles a wave. Although he cannot see with one eye, Irysek makes up for it with unusual energy and a cheerful disposition. Despite so many traumatic experiences in the first months of life, he grows into an open and friendly dog. He initially reacts to everything new with reserve, but always the dog's curiosity wins out. Irysek is ready to explore the world that his new caregivers will show him.

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Irysek jest młodym psem, który trafił pod opiekę Fundacji AMI po rozpoczęciu wojny w Ukrainie. Został znaleziony półżywy na terenie cmentarza, gdzie schował się przerażony bombardowaniem. Początkowo wylękniony i uciekający przed człowiekiem pies stał się niezrównanym kompanem zabaw dla innych psiaków. Irys bardzo cieszy się kontaktem z człowiekiem, a z Opiekunami wita się swoim charakterystycznym ruchem łapki, który przypomina nieco machanie. Choć nie widzi na jedno oko, Irysek nadrabia to niezwykłą energią i radosnym usposobieniem. Mimo tylu traumatycznych przeżyć w pierwszych miesiącach życia wyrasta na psa otwartego i przyjaznego. Na wszystko, co nowe, reaguje początkowo z rezerwą, ale zawsze zwycięża psia ciekawość. Irysek jest gotów poznawać świat, który pokażą mu nowi Opiekunowie.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Ami Fundacja Pomocy Zwierzętom
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Bringing Irys home

What you'll need for Irys 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 Irys

What life with Irys looks like

Irys is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Ami Fundacja Pomocy Zwierzętom 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 Irys, answered.

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