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Loco

Male · Young · 1 year

Loco is a young, funny, and people-oriented dog. He’s a mix breed, but most likely has quite a bit of shepherd in him, as you can see from how attentive and focused he is on people. He’s basically still a kid who, in shelter conditions, doesn’t know how to handle his excess energy. The initial stages of walks are chaotic, but as soon as he gets away from barking dogs and has some fun running around the play area, his excitement calms down, and he shows just how wonderful a dog he is. He has an incredible appetite for food. He knows how to sit, lie down, and give paw. He also learns new things very quickly. He loves all kinds of toys—especially those he finds and steals. He’ll toss cuddly toys into the air himself and then catch them, and he’s happy to play tug-of-war with his human. He feels right at home indoors—he’s incredibly sweet in these settings. He rubs against your legs, offers his rear end for scratching, or stands on his hind legs and leans against your knees, asking for affection. From a distance, when he sees another dog, he usually yelps/barks or pulls toward it with interest. This is something we’ll work on. In direct contact, he’s very friendly—but admittedly, he can be a bit pushy (as is typical for a young dog). For Loco, we’re looking for a home that: – is active and can provide him with plenty of physical exercise as well as mental stimulation (training sessions, scent games) – potentially includes another dog – potentially includes children, though older ones would be better due to his size and exuberance – that will give him a sense of security and simply the presence of a human.

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Loco to młody, pocieszny i proludzki psiak. Jest mieszancem, ale najprawdopodobniej ma w sobie sporo z owczarka, co widać po tym jak pojętnym i wpatrzonym w człowieka jest psem. To w zasadzie jeszcze dzieciak, który w warunkach schroniskowych nie ma jak poradzić sobie z nadmiarem emocji. Początki spacerów są chaotyczne, ale gdy tylko oddali się od szczekających psów i wyszaleje się na wybiegu to jego emocje opadają i pokazuje jak cudownym jest psem. Ma ogromną motywacje na jedzenie. Umie siad, leżeć i podaj łapę. Szybko też uczy się nowych rzeczy. Uwielbia najróżniejsze zabawki – zwłaszcza takie znalezione i kradzione. Przytulanki sam sobie podrzuca i później łapie, a szarpakiem chętnie pobawi się z człowiekiem. Dobrze odnajduje się w pomieszczeniach – jest w nich bardzo milusiński. Ociera się o nogi, nadstawia zadek do drapania lub staje na dwóch łapach i opiera się o kolana człowieka, domagając się pieszczot. Z daleka na widok psa najczęściej popiskuje/szczeka lub ciągnie zainteresowany. Jest to rzecz do wypracowania. W bezpośrednim kontakcie jest bardzo pozytywnie nastawiony, co prawda może być nieco nachalny (jak to młody pies). Dla Loco szukamy domu: – aktywnego, który zapewni mu wystarczająco ruchu jak i pracy umysłowej (treningi, zabawy węchowe) – potencjalnie z innym psem – potencjalnie z dziećmi, ale lepiej starszymi ze względu na jego gabaryty i żywiołowość – który da mu poczucie bezpieczeństwa i po prostu obecność człowieka

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Loco
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · Poznan

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Loco home

What you'll need for Loco 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 Loco

What life with Loco looks like

Loco is a large young adult dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Poznan, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Loco, answered.

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