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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Kalinka is looking for her family. She came to us from the commune of Osieczna. A female dog was wandering around the village. Did she get lost or was she just abandoned? Kala is a medium-sized female dog in middle age. A golden-haired beauty does not want to live any longer in an animal shelter. What is Kalinka like? Friendly, faithful, she tolerates the company of other dogs, she can walk on a leash and is rather a calm dog. The female dog is impatiently waiting for a new loving home. Does anyone notice our Kalinka?

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Kalinka wypatruje swej rodziny.. Przyjechała do nas z gminy Osieczna. Sunia błąkała się po wiosce. Zgubiła drogę do domu czy ktoś zwyczajnie się jej pozbył? Kala to większa sunia w średnim wieku. Złotowłosa dziewucha nie chce dłużej mieszkać w schronisku Jaka jest Kalinka? przyjazna wierna opiekunowi toleruje towarzystwo innych psów potrafi chodzić na smyczy i raczej należy do spokojnych czworonogów. Suczka z niecierpliwością czeka na nowy, kochający dom. Czy ktoś zauważy naszą Kalinke? 585609931

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
OTOZ Animals — Schronisko w Starogardzie Gdańskim
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Bringing Kalina home

What you'll need for Kalina 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 Kalina

What life with Kalina looks like

Kalina is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at OTOZ Animals — Schronisko w Starogardzie Gdańskim in Poland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Kalina, answered.

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