How do I contact the shelter about Milenka?

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

Can I adopt Milenka 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 Milenka 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 Milenka 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 Milenka 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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Milenka

Female · Adult · 8 years

This story is a true drama—a drama involving two people and a dog. Milenka ended up at the Shelter after her caretakers froze to death in their own home during severe cold weather. She was the only one who survived. Terrified, lost, and heartbroken, Milenka found it extremely difficult to adjust to life at the Shelter. It’s too loud here, and there’s just too much going on. Poor little lady arrived with severe neglect, dirty, and distrustful. Fortunately, she’s now doing much better—both physically and emotionally. After some time, Milenka completely trusted us and showed that she’s an absolutely wonderful, well-balanced, cheerful, and intelligent female dog. Volunteers flock to see who’ll get to take her for a walk—because walking with Milenka is pure joy! She strolls calmly and proudly, effortlessly passing other dogs and occasionally checking to make sure her human is still by her side. She loves rolling around in the grass or snow, and every now and then she pulls off an almost puppy-like “silly stunt.” Milenka gets along great with other dogs and could probably live happily with a nice resident dog. We’re not sure how she’d fare with cats. During the “Adopt a Warsaw Resident” campaign, she handled things bravely—even though right now she’s not particularly fond of traveling, which makes her a bit nervous. Maybe that’ll change in the future. Milenka is very gentle; she lets you bathe and brush her without any fuss. She’s looking for a calm home without too many stairs to climb. We also invite you to check out our volunteer group’s social media channels, where you’ll find updates on the lives of our shelter residents, information about adoptions, greetings from foster homes, educational posts, and much more! Facebook: Instagram Odmień Świat Czterech Łap: Instagram Paluszaki: Instagram Kundelki na Wydaniu: TikTok:

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Ta historia to prawdziwy dramat. Dramat dwojga ludzi i dramat psa. Milenka trafiła do Schroniska po tym jak jej opiekunowie zamarzli we własnym domu podczas silnych mrozów. Przeżyła tylko ona. Przerażona, zagubiona, ze złamanym sercem. Milence bardzo trudno było odnaleźć się w warunkach Schroniska. Jest tu dla niej za głośno, za dużo się dzieje. Ta biedna sunia trafiła do nas mocno zaniedbana, brudna, nieufna. Na szczęście obecnie ma się o wiele lepiej, zarówno pod względem zdrowia fizycznego, jak i nastroju. Milenka po jakimś czasie całkowicie nam zaufała i pokazała, że jest absolutnie cudowną, zrównoważoną, wesołą i mądrą suczką. Wolontariusze ściągają się, komu uda się zabrać właśnie ją na spacer ;-) Bo spacer z Milenką to sama przyjemność, sunia spaceruje spokojnie i dumnie, bez problemu mijając inne psy i co jakiś czas sprawdzając, czy jej człowiek jest z nią. Lubi się wytarzać w trawce czy śniegu, a co jakiś czas dostaje niemal szczenięcej „głupawki”. Milenka dobrze dogaduje się z innymi psami i zapewne mogłaby zamieszkać z miłym psem rezydentem. Nie znamy jej stosunku do kotów. Podczas Akcji Adoptuj Warszawiaka dzielnie dawała sobie radę, choć na ten moment nie jest specjalną fanką podróży, które nieco ją stresują. Być może zmieni się to w przyszłości. Milenka jest bardzo łagodna, pozwala bez problemu na kąpiele i czesanie. Szuka spokojnego domu, bez dużej ilości schodów do pokonywania. Zapraszamy też na media społecznościowe naszej grupy wolontariuszy, gdzie znajdziecie relacje z życia naszych podopiecznych w Schronisku, informacje o adopcjach, pozdrowienia z domów, posty edukacyjne i wiele innych! Facebook: Instagram Odmień Świat Czterech Łap: Instagram Paluszaki: Instagram Kundelki na Wydaniu: TikTok:

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇵🇱Warsaw

Shelter

Schronisko Na Paluchu

Living with Milenka

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

Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Milenka home

What you'll need for Milenka in week one.

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About Milenka

What life with Milenka looks like

Milenka is a large adult dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Traumatized, requires patient rehabilitation

🇵🇱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 Milenka, answered.

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