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KIRA is a young, energetic and strong sun. There is a lot of fear and uncertainty in her towards everything new. KIRA is cautious around strangers, she is afraid of them and asks for more space. On walks she gets upset by seeing passing people, but she is getting better at avoiding them. Usually she walks nicely on a long leash, but she can pull hard if something interests her. Despite her small build, there is really a lot of strength in her. KIRA had problems with other dogs since the beginning of her stay at the animal shelter, she got excited by their sight from a great distance and would try to go towards them. For several months she has done a huge amount of work and is getting better at interactions with dogs. She can go around a dog in a circle or give up the interaction. The future caregiver Kiry will have to continue working on her socialization with dogs, so that such meetings do not cause her too much tension. KIRA is a reactive dog, she can get excited by very trivial stimuli, and then she tries to release the excess of emotions with a crazy run. In such situations, she quickly loses control, jumps on the caregiver with all her might, bites hands or legs and it is hard to calm her down. But if she trusts a person and feels safe with them, she is getting better at dealing with this unhealthy excitement. So far, she is not fond of veterinary procedures and grooming - she wriggles, tries to pull back, but with considerable amounts of patience we are able to convince her to cooperate. Due to her overexcitability, KIRA needs quiet and activities away from the city noise. She does not tolerate cats, she is not suitable for a home with small children. The road to Kiry's heart goes through clear communication - responding to the signals she sends and giving her clear answers. KIRA works well with the person she trusts, reacts very well to body language and the smallest gestures. She is not a big cuddler, but she likes gentle scratching under the chin, which calms her.

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Kira jest młodą, energiczną i silną sunią. Jest w niej sporo lęku i niepewności wobec wszystkiego, co nowe. Kira jest ostrożna wobec obcych osób, obawia się ich i prosi o więcej dystansu. Na spacerze niepokoi się widokiem przechodzących ludzi, ale coraz lepiej radzi sobie z ich omijaniem. Na ogół ładnie spaceruje na długiej lince, potrafi jednak porządnie pociągnąć, gdy coś ją zainteresuje. Mimo drobnej sylwetki drzemie w niej naprawdę sporo siły. Kira od początku pobytu w schronisku miała problem z innymi psami, pobudzała się na ich widok już z dużej odległości i wyrywała się do nich. Przez kilka miesięcy wykonała ogromną pracę i coraz lepiej radzi sobie w kontaktach z psami. Potrafi ominąć psa po łuku lub zrezygnować z interakcji. Przyszły opiekun Kiry będzie musiał kontynuować pracę nad jej socjalizacją z psami, aby takie spotkanie nie wywoływały w niej za dużego napięcia. Kira jest psem reaktywnym, potrafi pobudzić się na bardzo błahe bodźce, a wtedy nadmiar emocji próbuje rozładować szalonym biegiem. W takich sytuacjach szybko traci nad sobą kontrolę, z całym impetem skacze na opiekuna, podgryza ręce lub nogi i ciężko jej się uspokoić. Ale jeśli już zaufa człowiekowi i poczuje się przy nim bezpiecznie, to coraz lepiej radzi sobie z tym niezdrowym pobudzeniem. Póki co nie przepada za zabiegami weterynaryjnymi i pielęgnacyjnymi – kręci się wtedy, próbuje wycofać, ale przy sporych pokładach cierpliwości udaje się namówić ją do współpracy. Z racji swojej nadpobudliwości Kira potrzebuje wyciszenie i aktywności z dala od miejskiego gwaru. Nie toleruje kotów, nie nadaje się do domu z małymi dziećmi. Droga do serca Kiry prowadzi przez czytelną komunikację – reagowaniu na wysyłane przez nią sygnały i dawaniu jej jasnych odpowiedzi. Kira ładnie współpracuje z człowiekiem, któremu ufa, świetnie reaguje na komunikację ciałem i najdrobniejsze gesty. Nie jest typem wielkiego pieszczocha, za to lubi delikatne mizianie pod bródką, które ją uspokaja. Zdjęcia wykonane przez Kamilę Poźniak

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🇵🇱Zielona Góra
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Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Zielonej Górze
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Bringing KIRA home

What you'll need for KIRA 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 KIRA

What life with KIRA looks like

KIRA is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Zielonej Górze in Zielona Góra.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

Zielona Góra, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting KIRA, answered.

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