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Kollie

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Kollie is a multi-year-old beagle just beginning its journey in the animal shelter. We are still getting to know him, so his history and needs are still being uncovered. He arrived at the animal shelter due to difficult behaviors at home—showing aggression towards children. This is an important piece of information for us, and we will not sweep it under the rug. Kollie will not find a home with children; we are looking for responsible, adult guardians who understand dog boundaries and can respect them. What we have already noticed is a tendency to defend resources—food, objects, space. This behavior needs to be worked on calmly, consistently, and with a clear head. Kollie is not a "bad dog"—he is a dog who communicates his emotions in the way he knows best. Our task is to teach him that the world can be safe for him, and that a human does not have to be a threat. Despite these challenges, Kollie also shows his other side—a curious about the world, active, typically beagle. He loves to sniff, explore, and be on the move, but he also likes to stay close to a human. This is a dog for someone who is ready for a process, work, and building a relationship step by step. We are looking for a home for Kollie: for the right person, he can become a truly special companion—one whose trust is earned slowly but lasts long. If you feel you can give him a chance, please reach out.

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Kollie to kilkuletni beagle, który dopiero zaczyna swoją drogę w schronisku. Jesteśmy na etapie poznawania się, więc jego historia i potrzeby wciąż się przed nami odkrywają. Do schroniska trafił z powodu trudnych zachowań w domu - wykazywał agresję w stosunku do dzieci. To dla nas ważna informacja i nie będziemy jej zamiatać pod dywan. Kollie nie odnajdzie się w domu z dziećmi - szukamy dla niego odpowiedzialnych, dorosłych opiekunów, którzy rozumieją psie granice i będą potrafili je uszanować. To, co już zdążyliśmy zauważyć, to skłonność do bronienia zasobów - jedzenia, przedmiotów, przestrzeni. To zachowanie, nad którym trzeba pracować spokojnie, konsekwentnie i z głową. Kollie nie jest „złym psem” - to pies, który komunikuje swoje emocje w sposób, jaki zna najlepiej. Naszym zadaniem jest nauczyć go, że świat może być dla niego bezpieczny, a człowiek nie musi być zagrożeniem. Mimo tych wyzwań Kollie pokazuje też swoją drugą stronę - ciekawą świata, aktywną, typowo beaglową. Lubi węszyć, eksplorować i być w ruchu, lubi też trzymać się blisko człowieka. To pies dla kogoś, kto jest gotowy na proces, pracę i budowanie relacji krok po kroku. Szukamy dla niego domu: Kollie dla właściwej osoby może stać się naprawdę wyjątkowym towarzyszem - takim, którego zaufanie zdobywa się powoli, ale na długo. Jeśli czujesz, że jesteś w stanie dać mu szansę - odezwij się.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Skałowo
Living with Kollie
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko Skałowo · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Kollie home

What you'll need for Kollie 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 Kollie

What life with Kollie looks like

Kollie is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Skałowo in Poland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Kollie, answered.

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