How do I contact the shelter about Marusia?

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 Marusia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Marusia 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 Marusia 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 Marusia 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 Marusia 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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Marusia

Female · Young · 3 years

Marusia came from a home life to a cold kennel... She had her own home and thought she would be there forever. Unfortunately, the person let her down and abandoned her. And she still doesn't understand why. When she is alone in the stall, her eyes say everything. She grieves, cries, misses... the person, the warmth of home, the arms where she could feel safe. For Marusi, a human is the whole world - it's a totally domestic female dog who learned to love and trust, even though she was hurt. Marusia at home is a true ideal: she loves affection, play, walks, and is grateful for every moment close to a person. She handles herself well in an apartment and a house. She likes children and lived with them before, finding herself in their world. Marusia still needs some support in interactions with other dogs - she is afraid of them now and sometimes reacts nervously, but we are teaching her that dogs can be friends. In addition, she loves play and is a true ideal at home - calm, obedient, and devoted to people. We are looking for a forever home for her, where she will be a full-fledged family member. A home that is patient, loving, and ready to work with a sensitive heart. Marusia will repay us with all of herself, with a great deal of love, loyalty, and joy that she would bring into each day of her person. She only dreams of feeling loved, safe, and important again. Marusia is waiting for her home! Let's not let this wonderful, sensitive female dog spend more days in loneliness and sadness. She deserves warmth, love, and a home full of heart - forever.

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Marusia z życia domowego trafiła do zimnego kojca… Miała swój dom, myślała, że będzie w nim na zawsze. Niestety człowiek zawiódł i porzucił ją. A ona do dziś nie rozumie, dlaczego. Kiedy zostaje sama w boksie, jej oczy mówią wszystko. Rozpacza, płacze, tęskni… za człowiekiem, za ciepłem domu, za ramionami, w których mogłaby poczuć się bezpiecznie. Dla Marusi człowiek to cały świat – to totalnie domowa sunia, która nauczyła się kochać i ufać, mimo że została zraniona. Marusia w domu to prawdziwy ideał: kocha pieszczoty, zabawę, spacery, jest wdzięczna za każdą chwilę blisko człowieka. Doskonale radzi sobie w mieszkaniu i w domu. Lubi dzieci i wcześniej mieszkała z nimi, odnajdując się w ich świecie. Marusia potrzebuje jeszcze trochę wsparcia w kontaktach z innymi psami – na razie boi się ich i czasem reaguje nerwowo, ale uczymy ją, że psy mogą być przyjaciółmi. Poza tym uwielbia zabawę i w domu jest prawdziwym ideałem – spokojna, posłuszna i całym sercem przy człowieku. Szukamy dla niej domu na dobre i na złe, w którym będzie pełnoprawnym członkiem rodziny. Domu cierpliwego, kochającego i gotowego na pracę z wrażliwym serduszkiem. Marusia odwdzięczy się całą sobą, ogromem miłości, wiernością i radością, którą wniosłaby do każdego dnia swojego człowieka. Ona tylko marzy o tym, by znów poczuć się kochana, bezpieczna i ważna. Marusia czeka na swój dom! Nie pozwólmy, by ta cudowna, wrażliwa sunia spędzała kolejne dni w samotności i smutku. Ona zasługuje na ciepło, miłość i dom pełen serca – na zawsze.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇵🇱Warsaw

Shelter

Schronisko Na Paluchu

Living with Marusia

✓Spayed
✕Good with dogs
✓Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Bringing Marusia home

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About Marusia

What life with Marusia looks like

Marusia is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

An young 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.

Note from the shelter: Needs patience with dog socialization due to fear and nervous reactions around other dogs

🇵🇱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.

Warsaw, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Marusia, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Marusia?: 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 Marusia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Marusia 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 Marusia 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 Marusia 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 Marusia 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.