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Józef

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Once someone deemed my life no longer worth living, I ended up in the pit. I was old, sick, and blind. I was left alone, as if I were just something that could be discarded. Today, I am safe. Yet, I still wait for something I’ve likely never had before—a home of my own. I am a senior dog. I’m about 10 years old, weigh around 10 kg, and am neutered. I can’t see, I take medication regularly, and in the future, I’m facing an operation to remove my eyes. And you know what? I don’t worry about any of that. I still love my walks at my own pace. I still eagerly look… or rather, sniff out feeding times. Food is one of my greatest loves. Due to my health condition, I can only receive specialized food, but that doesn’t bother me. I also have a character. I can clearly show what I like and what I don’t. Not all dogs win my affection, and I have no intention of hiding that. After all, I’m a senior who deserves my own opinion. Perhaps you’re wondering if someone would love an old, blind dog with a baggage of experiences, medications, and another operation ahead. I still believe such a person exists. I’m searching for a home full of peace, patience, and love. A place where I can simply be myself and enjoy each day by my person’s side.

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Kiedyś ktoś uznał, że moje życie nie jest już nic warte. Dlatego trafiłem do rowu. Byłem stary, schorowany i niewidomy. Zostałem pozostawiony sam sobie, jakbym był rzeczą, której można się po prostu pozbyć. Dziś jestem już bezpieczny. Wciąż jednak czekam na coś, czego prawdopodobnie nigdy wcześniej nie miałem - własny dom. Jestem psim seniorem. Mam kilkanaście lat, ważę około 10 kg i jestem wykastrowany. Nie widzę, na stałe przyjmuję leki. I wiecie co? Zupełnie się tym nie przejmuję. Nadal uwielbiam spacery we własnym tempie. Nadal z ogromnym entuzjazmem wypatruję… a właściwie wywąchuję pory posiłków. Jedzenie to jedna z moich największych miłości. Ze względu na stan zdrowia mogę dostawać wyłącznie specjalistyczną karmę, ale wcale mi to nie przeszkadza. Mam też charakter. Potrafię jasno pokazać, co mi się podoba, a co nie. Nie wszystkie Psy darzę sympatią i nie zamierzam tego ukrywać. W końcu jestem seniorem, który zasłużył sobie na własne zdanie. Być może zastanawiacie się, czy ktoś zechce pokochać starego, niewidomego psa z bagażem doświadczeń, lekami i kolejną operacją przed sobą. Ja wciąż wierzę, że taka osoba istnieje. Szukam domu pełnego spokoju, cierpliwości i serca. Miejsca, w którym będę mógł po prostu być sobą i cieszyć się każdym kolejnym dniem u boku swojego człowieka.

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
GRUPA RATUJ Wrocław
Living with Józef
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by GRUPA RATUJ Wrocław · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Józef home

What you'll need for Józef 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
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    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
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    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 Józef

What life with Józef looks like

Józef is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at GRUPA RATUJ Wrocław 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.

Poland, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Józef, answered.

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