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Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Female

Good day, my name is Lara. I am an older female dog of the American Staffordshire Terrier breed. I was born around 2010. I came to the animal shelter on May 22, 2022, after being taken from my owner as a result of an intervention by the Municipal Police on Wolności Street. I was tied to a stove, in a state of untreated illness, and in tragic conditions. Right after being taken, I was transported to the Veterinary Center, where I underwent a detailed diagnosis. I was treated and had subsequent check-ups. My health has significantly stabilized, but at my age, we can't rest on our laurels. I should always be observed, because there are days when even leg pain bothers me. During this period of research and intensified care, I especially liked baths. Ah, those massages on my old spine, wonderful relaxation :) Although my moods are like the weather, my character is not the lightest, but I still have my group of fans among the volunteers and staff. I don't like being alone in the yard, I value good company. I hate the view when I am restricted by the fence and the caregiver doesn't take care of me. After all, I demand that right now :) I like walking, maybe not as fast as before, but a calm relaxing walk, why not? :) I also love the moment in the morning and evening when the caregiver comes to me with a ball of pate. I am aware that there are vet-recommended tablets hidden in it, but this pate is so delicious :) If you want to learn more about my health condition, and adoption possibilities, call :) She has neurological disorders, receives Neurovit and Encorton, and additionally Apoquel for allergic problems. Monthly treatment cost:

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Dzień dobry, mam na imię Lara. Jestem starszą suczką w typie rasy amerykański staffordshire terrier. Urodziłam się w okolicach 2010 roku. W schronisku zamieszkałam 22 maja 2022 roku, po tym jak zostałam odebrana właścicielowi w wyniku interwencji Straży Miejskiej przy ul. Wolności. Byłam uwiązywana do pieca, w stanie nieleczonej choroby, a do tego wszystkiego w tragicznych warunkach. Zaraz po odbiorze zostałam przewieziona do Centrum Weterynaryjnego, tam zostałam poddana szczegółowej diagnostyce. Miałam wdrożone leczenie oraz wykaz kolejnych kontroli. W tej chwili stan zdrowia znacznie się ustabilizował, jednakże w moim wieku nie można w tym zakresie spocząć na laurach. Stale powinnam być obserwowana, ponieważ bywają dni, kiedy doskwiera mi nawet ból w nogach. Z całego tego okresu badań i zintensyfikowanej pielęgnacji najbardziej spodobały mi się kąpiele. Ah te masaże po moim starym kręgosłupie, cudowny relaks :) Choć humory mam jak pogoda, charakter też nie należy do najlżejszych to i tak mam swoje grono fanów wśród wolontariuszy i pracowników. Na wybiegu nie lubię być sama, cenię sobie dobre towarzystwo. Nie znoszę widoku kiedy ogranicza mnie ogrodzenie, a opiekun się mną nie zajmuje. Przecież ja się domagam tu i teraz :) Lubię spacerować, może już nie tak szybko jak kiedyś, ale spokojny odprężający spacer, czemu nie ? :) Uwielbiam też ten moment rano i wieczorem kiedy przychodzi do mnie opiekun z kuleczką z pasztetu. Mam świadomość, że są tam ukryte tabletki zalecone od weterynarza, ale ten pasztecik jest taki pyszny :) Jeśli chcesz dowiedzieć się więcej na temat mojego stanu zdrowia, oraz możliwości adopcyjnych zadzwoń :)Ma zaburzenia neurologiczne, otrzymuje Neurovit i Encorton, ponadto na problemy alergiczne Apoquel. Miesięczny koszt leczenia: 400 zł

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Bringing Lara home

What you'll need for Lara in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Lara

What life with Lara looks like

Lara is a adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Schronisko Zabrze in Zabrze.

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 Lara, answered.

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