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Krysia

Female · Adult · 4 years

Kryśka, Krystyna, Krycha... she has many names, but courage is unfortunately still worth next to nothing. She is a small red girl who is just beginning to discover the world. At first, she was too scared to go out for walks, but now she goes out bravely with a wagging tail. She still needs time to realize that humans no longer mean anything bad, but it would be best if she learned this in her own home. Krysia was picked up from the street by Trop Warsaw and needs time, peace, and predictability. Slowly, in her own pace, she will find her way in the new home, and the future caregiver must be prepared for this process. We believe that with the right mixture of love and patience, Krysia will fully open her little heart and become a wonderful addition to the family.

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Kryśka, Krystyna, Krycha… imion ma wiele, odwagi jeszcze niestety za grosz. To mała ruda dziewczyna, która dopiero poznaje świat. Początkowo za bardzo się bała żeby wychodzić na spacery ale teraz wychodzi już dziarskim krokiem z merdającym ogonkiem. Ciągle potrzebuje jeszcze czasu aby przekonać się, że człowiek nie oznacza już nic złego ale najlepiej jakby uczyła się tego we własnym domu. Krysia została odłowiona z ulicy przez Trop Warszawa i potrzebuje czasu, spokoju oraz przewidywalności. Powoli w swoim tempie będzie odnajdywać się w nowym domu i na ten proces musi być przygotowany przyszły opiekun. Wierzymy, że z odpowiednią mieszanką miłości i cierpliwości Krysia w pełni otworzy swoje serduszko i będzie wspaniałym uzupełnieniem rodziny. Zapraszamy do kontaktu.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Krysia
  • Spayed
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Krysia home

What you'll need for Krysia 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 Krysia

What life with Krysia looks like

Krysia is a small adult dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs time, calm environment and predictability to overcome street trauma

🇵🇱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 Krysia, answered.

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