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Adopt Kiko

Male · Young · 3 years

Virtual caregivers are Magda, Michał, and Cody. The dog was found in the village of Władysławowo in the Nowe Miasto municipality. He arrived at our shelter on July 12, 2023. Kiko is wary of humans, very emaciated, and cowers at the sight of an outstretched hand or leash, which indicates that he was severely mistreated and beaten by someone. Despite his fear of humans, he is gentle and simply avoids contact, but we hope that soon he will understand that he no longer faces any danger and that he will open up and fully trust a human. We are looking for a loving caregiver for Kiko who will show him that a human can be his best friend.

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Wirtualnymi opiekunami są Magda, Michał i Cody. Pies odnaleziony we wsi Władysławowo w gminie Nowe Miasto. Trafił do schroniska 12.07.2023 . Kiko jest nieufny wobec człowieka, jest bardzo wychudzony i kuli się na widok podniesionej ręki lub trzymanej smyczy, co świadczy o tym, że był bardzo źle traktowany i bity przez kogoś. Pomimo strachu przed człowiekiem jest łagodny i po prostu unika dotyku, ale mamy nadzieję, że wkrótce zrozumie, że już nic mu nie grozi i że się otworzy i w pełni zaufa człowiekowi. Szukamy dla Kiko kochającego opiekuna, który pokaże mu, że człowiek może być jego najlepszym przyjacielem.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Fundacja Przyjaciele Braci Mniejszych
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Cared for by Fundacja Przyjaciele Braci Mniejszych · Poland

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Kiko home

What you'll need for Kiko 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 Kiko

What life with Kiko looks like

Kiko is a large young adult dog waiting at Fundacja Przyjaciele Braci Mniejszych in Poland.

An young 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 Kiko, answered.

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