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KERIK

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 5 months

Kerik is a tiny male dog weighing just 8.5 kg, born in 2021. He came to our care from an intervention in a state that is difficult to describe in words - with a leather strap/chain embedded in his neck... This is a painful testament to years of neglect and immense suffering experienced by this little one. Despite such a traumatic past, Kerik has not completely closed his heart. In his eyes, a quiet hope still glows. He is very scared, trembling at the sight of sudden movements, but under this shell of fear, a dog is hiding who desperately longs for security and affection. Kerik is slowly learning that human touch does not have to mean pain, but can be a harbinger of care and love. Why does Kerik need you? Small format: At 8.5 kg, Kerik is a perfect apartment dog who dreams of a safe corner on the couch. Pack support: Kerik accepts other dogs. The presence of a stable, gentle quadruped in the new home would be invaluable support for him in learning to trust. Great gratitude: Rescuing a dog with such a history builds a bond that cannot be compared to anything else. Need for peace: Kerik is looking for a patient caregiver who will show him, without haste, what normal, happy dog life looks like. If you want to become a safe haven for this injured little one and prove to him that the world can be good - Kerik is waiting for his miracle.

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Kerik to maleńki, ważący zaledwie 8,5 kg piesek urodzony w 2021 roku. Trafił pod naszą opiekę z interwencji w stanie, który trudno opisać słowami – ze skórzanym paskiem/łańcuchem wrośniętym w szyję... To bolesne świadectwo lat zaniedbania i ogromnego cierpienia, jakiego doświadczył ten kruszynka. Mimo tak traumatycznej przeszłości, Kerik nie zamknął całkowicie swojego serca. W jego oczach wciąż tli się cicha nadzieja. Jest mocno wystraszony, drży na widok gwałtownych ruchów, ale pod tą skorupą lęku kryje się piesek, który rozpaczliwie pragnie bezpieczeństwa i czułości. Kerik powoli uczy się, że dotyk człowieka nie musi oznaczać bólu, a może być zapowiedzią troski i miłości. Dlaczego Kerik potrzebuje właśnie Ciebie? Niewielki format: Przy wadze 8,5 kg Kerik to piesek idealny do mieszkania, który marzy o bezpiecznym kąciku na kanapie. Wsparcie stada: Kerik akceptuje inne psy. Obecność stabilnego, łagodnego czworonoga w nowym domu byłaby dla niego bezcennym wsparciem w nauce zaufania. Ogromna wdzięczność: Uratowanie psa z taką historią buduje więź, której nie da się porównać z niczym innym. Potrzeba spokoju: Kerik szuka cierpliwego opiekuna, który bez pośpiechu pokaże mu, jak wygląda normalne, szczęśliwe psie życie. Jeśli chcesz stać się bezpieczną przystanią dla tego skrzywdzonego malucha i udowodnić mu, że świat potrafi być dobry – Kerik czeka na swój cud.

Size

Small

Age

Puppy · 5 months

Location

🇵🇱Warszawa

Shelter

Fundacja Puszatek

Living with KERIK

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About KERIK

What life with KERIK looks like

KERIK is a small puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Fundacja Puszatek in Warszawa.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇵🇱Adopting from Poland

Polish shelters maintain established transport routes to Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Animals leave sterilized and chipped. Adopters usually cover transport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting KERIK, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about KERIK?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Fundacja Puszatek handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw KERIK on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt KERIK if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Fundacja Puszatek 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is KERIK 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 KERIK 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 Fundacja Puszatek early rather than rehoming privately; they know KERIK 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.