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Irys

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 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
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Ami Fundacja Pomocy Zwierzętom
Cared for by Ami Fundacja Pomocy Zwierzętom · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Irys home

What you'll need for Irys 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 Irys

What life with Irys looks like

Irys is an 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. Many animals leave sterilized and chipped, and adopters often cover transport. Confirm with the shelter.

Poland, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Irys, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Irys?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own 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?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Ami Fundacja Pomocy Zwierzętom whether they will for Irys, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Irys already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Irys. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Ami Fundacja Pomocy Zwierzętom, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Irys isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Ami Fundacja Pomocy Zwierzętom about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them 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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