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Adopt Mikuś

Male · Senior · 9 years

Mikuś is looking for a calm home! Mikuś is an approximately 13-year-old sensitive dog who values human companionship - but on his own terms. He is not however a typical "snuggler" - petting and touching is accepted when he feels like it. He is selective in his interactions with people and needs time, space and understanding to feel safe. We are looking for a calm home without children for Mikusia, for a person who will respect his boundaries and give him the opportunity to build a relationship at his own pace. FOR adoption PLEASE HAVE YOUR OWN leash AND COLLAR. The description is written based on observations of the dog in the animal shelter. Mikuś is under the care of OTOZ Animals animal shelter in Tczew. Shelter registration number: The male is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed and neutered.

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Mikuś szuka spokojnego domu! Mikuś to około 13-letni, wrażliwy pies, który ceni sobie towarzystwo człowieka - ale na własnych zasadach. Nie jest jednak typowym „przytulakiem” - głaskanie i dotyk akceptuje wtedy, gdy sam ma na to ochotę. Jest wybiórczy w kontaktach z ludźmi i potrzebuje czasu, przestrzeni oraz zrozumienia, aby poczuć się bezpiecznie. Szukamy dla Mikusia spokojnego domu bez dzieci, u osoby, która uszanuje jego granice i da mu możliwość budowania relacji we własnym tempie. PRZY ADOPCJI PROSIMY O POSIADANIE WŁASNEJ SMYCZY ORAZ OBROŻY Opis jest napisany względem obserwacji psa w schronisku. Mikuś przebywa pod opieką OTOZ Animals Schroniska w Tczewie. Numer ewidencyjny w schronisku: Samiec jest zaszczepiony, zaczipowany, odrobaczony oraz wykastrowany. Kontakt w sprawie adopcji: 58 531 96 56

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
OTOZ Animals — Schronisko w Tczewie
Living with Mikuś
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by OTOZ Animals — Schronisko w Tczewie · Poland

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Mikuś home

What you'll need for Mikuś 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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About Mikuś

What life with Mikuś looks like

Mikuś is a small senior dog waiting at OTOZ Animals — Schronisko w Tczewie 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. Adoption fees are typically lower than in Western Europe (often €50–€150) but adopters cover transport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mikuś, answered.

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