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KARO

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Karo is a unique, shaggy dog in his middle age – he is 9 years old and weighs about 20 kg. His history was not easy – there are many indications that he used to live on a chain. He has a slight problem with accepting touch and sometimes gets easily irritated, which is why he needs a patient owner who understands his boundaries. With other dogs, it can be different – he can get along with some, but not every dog will suit him. In return for peace and patience, Karo can repay with loyalty and devotion. This is a dog that will appreciate a warm corner, regular walks and a caregiver who will give him a sense of security. He is neutered, vaccinated and in full health.

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Karo to wyjątkowy, kudłaty psiak w średnim wieku – ma 9 lat i waży około 20 kg. Jego historia nie była łatwa – wiele wskazuje na to, że kiedyś mieszkał na łańcuchu. Ma lekki problem z akceptacją dotyku i czasem łatwo się denerwuje, dlatego potrzebuje cierpliwego opiekuna, który zrozumie jego granice. Z innymi psami bywa różnie – potrafi dogadać się z niektórymi, ale nie każdy pies przypadnie mu do gustu. W zamian za spokój i cierpliwość Karo potrafi odwdzięczyć się lojalnością i oddaniem. To pies, który doceni ciepły kąt, regularne spacery i opiekuna, który da mu poczucie bezpieczeństwa. Jest wykastrowany, zaszczepiony i w pełni zdrowy.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Stalowowolskie Stowarzyszenie Opieki nad Zwierzętami
Living with KARO
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Stalowowolskie Stowarzyszenie Opieki nad Zwierzętami · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing KARO home

What you'll need for KARO 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 KARO

What life with KARO looks like

KARO is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Stalowowolskie Stowarzyszenie Opieki nad Zwierzętami 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 KARO, answered.

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