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Manto

Male · Senior · 11 years

If you were Manto, then... you would probably live in your own world, sometimes afraid of touch, VERY afraid of vets and almost as much as you fear vets, you would VERY love to eat delicious things. You would always look forward to walks, but since you are Manto, you wouldn't be able to show it any other way than pushing forward. You would love your favorite ball, preferably a rubber one, and you would show it throughout the walk by carrying it in your mouth. And if you were Manto, you would have been sitting behind bars at the animal shelter for several years now, waiting for someone to notice your great sensitivity, sharpness and willingness to work. You would wait for someone who would give you a chance. For a home where your boundaries would be respected, and a caregiver would give you enough time to feel safe and happy. So that you wouldn't have to stand and lick the walls of your kennel for hours anymore, and the stress and feeling of hopelessness... Manto is not a dog for everyone, he needs an attentive and experienced home, but I assure you that these small daily successes, working with such a sensitive dog, can bring more joy than the best tricks 💖 Manto doesn't like persistent petting, touching and too much interference in his space. Because of this, he very poorly tolerates vet visits. For Manto we are looking for a quiet caregiver who won't overwhelm him with contact and will give him a sense of security. Manto is a very readable dog and it's easy to see what stresses him. Manto will be a fantastic companion for walks, play and above all, a wise and loyal friend for years. For Manto we are looking for a home without other animals or children.

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Jeśli byłbyś Manto, to... pewnie żyłbyś w swoim świecie, czasem bał się dotyku, BARDZO bał się lekarzy i prawie tak samo jak boisz się lekarzy lubiłbyś BARDZO jeść smaczne rzeczy. Zawsze cieszyłbyś się na spacer, ale jako że jesteś Manto, nie umiałbyś tego okazać inaczej niż parciem do przodu. Kochałbyś swoją ulubiona piłeczkę, najlepiej gumową i okazywałbyś jej to przez cały spacer niosąc ją w paszczy. I gdybyś był Manto, to już kilka lat siedziałbyś za kratami schroniska i czekał, aż ktoś dostrzeże w Tobie wielką wrażliwość, bystrość i chęć pracy. Czekałbyś, aż znajdzie się ktoś, kto da Ci szansę. Na dom, w którym Twoje granice będą szanowane, a opiekun da Ci odpowiednio dużo czasu, żebyś mógł się poczuć bezpieczny i szczęśliwy. Żebyś nie musiał już całymi godzinami stać i lizać ściany swojego boksu, że stresu i poczucia beznadziei... Manto to nie jest pies dla każdego, potrzebuje uważnego i doświadczonego domu, ale zapewniamy Was, że takie małe codzienne sukcesy, w pracy z tak wrażliwym psem, potrafią cieszyć nawet bardziej niż najlepsze sztuczki 💖 Manto nie lubi natarczywości w głaskaniu, dotykaniu i za dużej ingerencji w jego przestrzeń. Z tego względu chociażby źle znosi wizyty u weterynarza. Dla Manto szukamy spokojnego opiekuna, który nie będzie go osaczał w kontaktach i da mu poczucie bezpieczeństwa. Manto jest bardzo czytelnym psem i łatwo zobaczyć co go stresuje. Manto będzie fantastycznym kompanem do spacerów, zabaw i przede wszystkim mądrym i oddanym przyjacielem na lata. Dla Manto szukamy domu bez innych zwierząt i dzieci.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Manto
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Manto home

What you'll need for Manto 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 Manto

What life with Manto looks like

Manto is a large senior dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires patient, experienced owner due to fear of touch, veterinary visits, and stress-related behaviors like wall licking. Needs quiet environment with respect for personal space.

🇵🇱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 Manto, answered.

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