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Maja

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Maja has been with us for several years. She is a female dog with a big heart but full of uncertainty when it comes to new people. She arrived with us as a wild puppy, completely unaccustomed to humans. Thanks to the patience and work of our caretakers and volunteers, huge progress has been made – Maja no longer runs away at the sight of a person, and while she still doesn’t fully trust those she doesn’t know well, she is able to enjoy walks and a calm touch with those she does. Her joy is quiet, as if she’s afraid of giving too much away – but there’s something touching about it, making every moment with her invaluable. Maja needs most of all patience and peace. She is a dog who won’t find her place in the city’s hustle and bustle or in a home with children or other animals. The ideal place for Mai is a home in the countryside, surrounded by nature, where she can feel safe. Maja knows how to walk on a leash and is calm when left alone, making her a small ideal for someone who can give her time to gradually trust. We are looking for adult caretakers with experience with shy or fearful dogs. This adoption is demanding, but we know that somewhere there is someone who will see in Mai what she herself has yet to realize – that she deserves love and a peaceful life. Will you give this delicate soul a chance?

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Maja jest z nami już od kilku lat. To suczka o wielkim sercu, ale pełna niepewności w kontakcie z nowymi osobami. Trafiła do nas jako dziki piesek, zupełnie nieoswojony z ludźmi. Dzięki cierpliwości i pracy opiekunów oraz wolontariuszy udało się zrobić ogromne postępy – Maja nie ucieka już na widok człowieka, a tym, których dobrze zna, potrafi zaufać na tyle, by cieszyć się spacerami i spokojnym dotykiem. Jej radość jest cicha, jakby bała się, że za bardzo ją zdradzi – ale jest w niej coś wzruszającego, co sprawia, że każdy taki moment jest bezcenny. Maja potrzebuje przede wszystkim cierpliwości i spokoju. To piesek, który nie odnajdzie się w gwarze miasta ani w domu z dziećmi czy innymi zwierzętami. Idealne miejsce dla Mai to dom za miastem, w otoczeniu natury, gdzie będzie mogła poczuć się bezpiecznie. Maja umie chodzić na smyczy i jest spokojna kiedy zostaje sama, więc jest małym ideałem dla kogoś, kto da jej czas, by stopniowo zaufała. Szukamy dla niej dorosłych opiekunów, którzy mają doświadczenie z psami nieśmiałymi lub lękowymi. To adopcja wymagająca, ale wiemy, że tam gdzieś jest ktoś, kto dostrzeże w Mai to, czego ona sama jeszcze nie wie – że zasługuje na miłość i spokojne życie. Czy dasz tej delikatnej duszy szansę?

Size
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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Skałowo
Cared for by Schronisko Skałowo · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Maja home

What you'll need for Maja 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 Maja

What life with Maja looks like

Maja is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Skałowo in Poland.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇵🇱Adopting from Poland

Polish shelters maintain established transport routes to Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Animals leave sterilized and chipped. Adopters usually cover transport.

Poland, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Maja, answered.

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