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Adopt Leon

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Not long ago, Leon used to sleep curled up next to his owner, with his dog brothers by his side. He had a home, a routine, a sense of security. Everything ended in an instant. Bombing destroyed the entire street, and his family died on the spot. Leon miraculously survived - burned, stunned, he sat among the ruins, as if waiting for someone he loved to come back for him. That's how they found him. Today, his wounds are mostly healed, but we are still treating his cough from the damaged airways in the fire - Leo gets antibiotics and uses inhalations. Despite everything he has been through, he remained incredibly gentle and cheerful. He gets along well with other dogs, sniffs a lot. Just kneel down, and Leon immediately comes running, as if contact with a human was the most important thing in the world to him. In a car, he behaves calmly, and at the vet, he allows everything to be done. He is neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. He weighs 18 kg and is about 7 years old. Leon is looking for a home that will give him warmth, peace, and the feeling that he will never be alone again. It is a dog who, after losing his entire world, still knows how to love and very much wants to love someone anew.

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Jeszcze niedawno Leon zasypiał wtulony w swoją panią, z psimi braćmi u boku. Miał dom, rutynę, poczucie bezpieczeństwa. Wszystko skończyło się w jednej chwili. Bombardowanie zniszczyło całą ulicę, a jego rodzina zginęła na miejscu. Leon cudem przeżył – poparzony, oszołomiony, siedział wśród ruin, jakby czekał, aż ktoś, kogo kochał, po niego wróci. Tak go znaleziono. Dziś jego rany są w większości zagojone, leczymy jeszcze kaszel po uszkodzonych w pożarze drogach oddechowych – Leo dostaje antybiotyk i korzysta z inhalacji. Mimo tego, co przeszedł, pozostał niesamowicie łagodnym i pogodnym psem. Z innymi psami dogaduje się świetnie, dużo węszy. Wystarczy kucnąć, a Leon natychmiast przybiega, jakby kontakt z człowiekiem był dla niego najważniejszą rzeczą na świecie. W aucie zachowuje się spokojnie, a u weterynarza pozwala zrobić wszystko. Jest wykastrowany, zaczipowany i zaszczepiony. Waży 18 kg i ma około 7 lat. Leon szuka domu, który da mu ciepło, spokój i poczucie, że już nigdy nie będzie sam. To pies, który po stracie całego swojego świata wciąż potrafi kochać i bardzo chce mieć kogo kochać na nowo.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇱Wrocław
Shelter
Fundacja EkoStraż
Living with Leon
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Leon home

What you'll need for Leon 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 Leon

What life with Leon looks like

Leon is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fundacja EkoStraż in Wrocław.

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 Leon, answered.

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