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Kala

Female · Senior · 9 years

Kala showed us her best side. She came to the animal shelter together with her brother, Apo, because their owner could no longer take care of them. Kala is a delicate female dog who walks beautifully on a leash and can wonderfully enjoy walks. The closeness of a caregiver is very important to her - she readily approaches for pets, and in difficult moments clearly seeks support from a person. We are slowly learning commands, and our little one is eager to learn! On walks and in the yard, she can go wild, run, and approach other dogs and volunteers - Kala is opening up before our eyes. Her relationships with other dogs are correct, she does not show aggression towards them, often approaches other dogs in play, but can also be cautious. For Kali, we are looking for a calm and stable home that will spend time and attention on her and help her gain confidence. The future caregiver should use positive training methods. We suspect that separation anxiety may develop in a home, so we are looking for someone ready to work on it. Kala can live with another dog after proper, positive introduction. We do not recommend her for a home with small children. Due to the fact that our siblings - Apo and Kala have lived together all their lives, we recommend their adoption as a pair.

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Kala pokazała nam się ze swojej najlepszej strony. Do schroniska trafiła razem ze swoim bratem, Apo, ponieważ ich właściciel nie mógł się nimi dłużej zajmować. Kala to delikatna suczka, która pięknie chodzi na smyczy i potrafi cudownie korzystać ze spaceru. Bliskość opiekuna jest dla niej bardzo ważna - chętnie podchodzi po głaski, a w trudnych momentach wyraźnie szuka oparcia w człowieku. Powoli uczymy się komend, a nasza karelka jest skora do nauki! Na spacerach i wybiegu potrafi szaleć, biegać i zaczepiać inne psy oraz wolontariuszy - Kala otwiera się na naszych oczach. Jej relacje z innymi psami są poprawne, nie wykazuje w stosunku do nich agresji, często zaczepia inne czworonogi w zabawie, jednak bywa też ostrożna. Dla Kali szukamy domu spokojnego i stabilnego, który poświęci jej czas i uwagę oraz pomoże pracować nad pewnością siebie. Przyszły opiekun powinien stosować pozytywne metody szkoleniowe. Podejrzewamy, że w domu może rozwinąć się u niej lęk separacyjny, dlatego szukamy osoby gotowej do pracy nad nim. Kala po odpowiednim, pozytywnym zapoznaniu może zamieszkać z innym psem. Nie rekomendujemy jej do domu z małymi dziećmi. Ze względu na to, że nasze rodzeństwo - Apo i Kala przeżyły razem całe życie, polecamy ich adopcję w dwupaku. Asia 691885905 Magdalena 514921452 Ola 694045202

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Kala
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Kala home

What you'll need for Kala 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 Kala

What life with Kala looks like

Kala is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

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.

Note from the shelter: May develop separation anxiety, needs patient owner for confidence building

🇵🇱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 Kala, answered.

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