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Maksiu

Mixed Breed · Male

Hello, I am Maksiu. Life in the human world is still something of a science fiction for me. City? What is that? Loud, strange, full of things I don't know - it's a bit scary. Leash? What is that? People? Okay, slowly I'm beginning to understand that some bring food and don't want to hurt me. That's nice. My companions have already gotten used to the new circumstances – I still have some difficulties… I'm still a bit wary because my whole life up until now has looked rather bleak… But I'm making progress. I watch, I listen, I analyze – slowly I'm piecing together this human world. If you want to adopt me, you must have a lot of patience, a bit of wit, and you must be prepared for the fact that sometimes I might bite if I'm scared – so watch your hands! It's best if you have experience with such lost dogs as me. If you're not afraid of challenges and you're up for a project titled "From Wild to Friend" – maybe we should meet? But I warn you – it won't be a quick action. I won't jump into your arms right away, I won't be your best buddy from the first day. But if you give me time… who knows? Maybe one day I'll look at you and think: "Okay, human. You're probably pretty cool." It would be nice if I could live with some cool female dog – it's easier with company, I feel more confident. People from the animal shelter say that before adoption, you need to come and earn my trust. our area ul. Ściegiennego 20325-116 Kielce This page uses cookies in accordance with the settings of your browser.

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Cześć, jestem Maksiu. Życie w ludzkim świecie to dla mnie wciąż coś w rodzaju science fiction. Miasto? A co to? Głośne, dziwne, pełne rzeczy, których nie znam - trochę to przerażającę. Smycz? A co to? Ludzie? No dobra, powoli zaczynam rozumieć, że niektórzy przynoszą jedzenie i nie chcą mnie skrzywdzić. To miłe. Moi towarzysze już przyzwyczaili się do nowych okoliczności – ja nadal mam trudności… Jestem jeszcze trochę nieufny, bo całe moje życie wyglądało do tej pory dość kiepsko… Ale robię postępy. Patrzę, słucham, analizuję – powoli składam ten ludzki świat do kupy. Jeśli chciałbyś mnie adoptować, to musisz mieć w sobie sporo cierpliwości, trochę sprytu i musisz być nastawiony na to, że czasami mogę ugryźć, jak się czegoś wystraszę – więc uważaj na ręce! Najlepiej, jeśli masz doświadczenie z takimi zagubionymi psami jak ja. Jeśli nie boisz się wyzwań i masz ochotę na projekt pod tytułem „od dzikusa do przyjaciela” – to może właśnie my powinniśmy się poznać? Ale ostrzegam – to nie będzie szybka akcja. Nie wskoczę Ci od razu na kolana, nie będę od pierwszego dnia Twoim najlepszym kumplem. Ale jeśli dasz mi czas… kto wie? Może kiedyś spojrzę na Ciebie i pomyślę: „Okej, człowieku. Chyba jesteś całkiem spoko”. Fajnie by było, jakbym mógł zamieszkać z jakąś fajną suczką – w towarzystwie jest mi łatwiej, czuję się pewniejszy. Człowieki ze schroniska mówią, że przed adopcją trzeba do mnie przychodzić i zdobyć moje zaufanie. ul. Ściegiennego 20325-116 Kielce Ta strona używa cookiezgodnie z ustawieniamiTwojej przeglądarki.Czytaj więcej

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🇵🇱Kielce
Shelter
Schronisko Kielce
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Maksiu home

What you'll need for Maksiu 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 Maksiu

What life with Maksiu looks like

Maksiu is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Kielce in Kielce.

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 Maksiu, answered.

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