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Mixed Breed · Female

Hello, my name is Leon. I am a small, few-year-old dog. I arrived at the animal shelter on November 14, 2022, and was caught by the staff of the animal shelter. Of course, the whole action wouldn't have ended successfully without the help of the staff from the Municipal Waste Storage. I was born on a dump, but when I was very small I was taken by a family to their home, unfortunately when I grew up I became unnecessary again and ended up there again. First I lived there with two female dogs that were taken to the animal shelter along with the puppies, then I managed to avoid being put behind bars, I started staying closer to the security staff, I lived in harmony with the female dog and later with another dog who survived among the litters. I got along quite well with the people from the security office, but there were also people with whom I couldn't get along and who really wanted to catch me. At the animal shelter, in addition to my soap opera, which I presented as soon as I mentioned the lack of freedom, I behaved quite decently from the beginning. Maybe I had a couple of escape attempts, but that only happened when I was very scared, and I'm afraid of all gunshots and storms. I can walk very nicely on a leash, I keep clean, I love going for walks where I keep rolling, sniffing and playing with my friend from the kennel. In fact, I am able to get along with any female dog, with other guys it's different - some don't bother me at all, while others slightly annoy me. In contact with new people I am cautious, but it's getting easier for me to make new acquaintances. And once I know someone, I become a real cuddle bug. I would most like to live in a quiet area, preferably with a dog friend, because I don't like loneliness, and together I always feel better. I have been vaccinated, dewormed, chipped and neutered, how about that? Do you want to meet me?

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Witam mam na imię Leon. Jestem małym, kilkuletnim psem. Do schroniska trafiłem 14 listopada 2022, zostałem wyłapany przez zespół pracowników schroniska. Oczywiście cała akcja nie zakończyłaby się powodzeniem gdyby nie pomoc pracowników Miejskiego Składowiska Odpadów Komunalnych. Na wysypisku urodziłem się, ale kiedy byłem bardzo malutki zostałem zabrany przez pewną rodzinę do domu, niestety kiedy podrosłem stałem się już niepotrzebny i znowu tam wylądowałem ? Najpierw żyłem tam z dwoma suczkami, które zostały zabrane do schroniska wraz z szczeniętami, wtedy udało mi się wymigać i nie trafiłem za kraty, zacząłem trzymać się bliżej pracowników ochrony, żyłem tam w zgodzie z suczką a później jeszcze z drugim psem, który uchował się wśród miotów. Dosyć dobrze żyłem z ludźmi z stróżówki, ale zdarzały się też takie osoby, z którymi nie potrafiłem się dogadać i którym bardzo zależało, żeby jednak mnie wyłapać.W schronisku oprócz opery mydlanej, którą prezentowałem zaraz jak wspomniałem sobie o braku wolności to od początku zachowywałem się dość przyzwoicie. Może mam za sobą parę prób ucieczek, ale działo się to tylko wtedy kiedy bardzo się bałem, a boję się wszelkich wystrzałów i burzy.Potrafię bardzo ładnie chodzić na smyczy, zachowuję czystość, uwielbiam chodzić na spacery na których ciągle się tarzam, węszę i bawię z moją koleżanką z boksu.Właściwie jestem w stanie dogadać się z każdą suczką, z innymi chłopakami różnie bywa – jedni zupełnie mi nie przeszkadzają, a znowu inni trochę działają na nerwy.W kontaktach z nowopoznanymi osobami jestem ostrożny, ale coraz łatwiej przychodzi mi zdobywanie nowych znajomości. A jak już kogoś poznam to jest ze mnie przytula jakich mało ????Najbardziej chciałbym zamieszkać w jakieś spokojnej okolicy, najchętniej z jakąś psią koleżanką, bo nie lubię samotności, a razem zawsze jakoś raźniej.Zostałem zaszczepiony, odrobaczony, zaczipowany i poddany zabiegowi kastracji, to jak? Chcesz mnie poznać?

Size
Age
Location
🇵🇱Zabrze
Shelter
Schronisko Zabrze
Living with Leon
  • Vaccinated
  • 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 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 Leon, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Leon?
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 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 — 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 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 Schronisko Zabrze 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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