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Irys

Male · Adult · 5 years

Iris is a beautiful sheepdog-type dog who eagerly awaits his human. Despite the shelter routine, he has not lost his good spirits or his great affection for people. He is a wonderful companion for walks - he walks nicely on a leash, is attentive and eager to discover the world at his guardian's side. He takes great joy in the time spent together, and contact with humans is very important to him. Iris is happy to approach for pets, likes gentle scratching and enjoys every moment of closeness. He shows positive interest in other dogs. Iris has a lot of warmth, calmness and devotion. He is a dog who will surely find his place by the side of someone looking for a faithful friend for walks and everyday moments. Now he is missing only one thing - his own home and a person who will show him that the most beautiful chapter of his life is just beginning.

PL·Show original

Irys to piękny pies w typie owczarka, który z niecierpliwością wypatruje swojego człowieka. Mimo schroniskowej codzienności nie stracił pogody ducha ani ogromnej sympatii do ludzi. To wspaniały towarzysz spacerów – ładnie chodzi na smyczy, jest uważny i chętnie odkrywa świat u boku opiekuna. Wspólnie spędzony czas sprawia mu ogromną radość, a kontakt z człowiekiem jest dla niego bardzo ważny. Irys chętnie podchodzi po głaski, lubi czułe drapanie i z przyjemnością korzysta z każdej chwili bliskości. Wobec innych psów wykazuje pozytywne zainteresowanie. Irys ma w sobie mnóstwo ciepła, spokoju i oddania. To pies, który z pewnością odnajdzie się u boku osoby szukającej wiernego przyjaciela na wspólne spacery i codzienne chwile. Teraz brakuje mu już tylko jednego – własnego domu i człowieka, który pokaże mu, że najpiękniejszy rozdział jego życia dopiero się zaczyna.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Irys
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw
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Listed 2 weeks 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 a large adult dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

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.

Warsaw, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

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. Schronisko Na Paluchu 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 — Schronisko Na Paluchu 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 Schronisko Na Paluchu 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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