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Minion

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Minion is a medium-sized dog, born in 2020. He is a friendly and balanced companion who gets along well with both people and other dogs. Minion is eager to form relationships with humans and enjoys close contact. He appreciates petting and attention from his owner, but is not pushy and can calmly accompany a person. He is a gentle dog who feels comfortable in the presence of people. On walks, he walks on a leash, although he sometimes pulls, especially when he is interested in his surroundings. He loves to be on the runway, where he can freely explore the area and discover new smells. He is curious and enjoys observing his surroundings, and his energy level can be described as medium - he likes activity, but he can also rest well. Minion gets along very well with other dogs. He can function both in the company of males and females. He is not pushy towards other animals and can maintain the right distance, so that joint walks or being with feline companions are calm. His attitude towards cats is not currently known. In shelter conditions, Minion barks in the kennel, which is his way of getting attention or reacting to the environment. After going out for a walk and outside the kennel, he presents himself as a calm, friendly dog who values the opportunity for free movement and contact with a person. Minion will be a good companion for people looking for a dog with a cheerful character who likes walks, discovering new places together and human closeness. With the right amount of activity and a patient owner, he will certainly find himself in a new home and become a faithful, devoted friend. Minion is dewormed, flea-free, vaccinated, and microchipped.

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Minion to średniej wielkości pies, urodzony w 2020 roku. Jest przyjaznym i zrównoważonym kompanem, który dobrze odnajduje się zarówno w kontakcie z ludźmi, jak i z innymi psami. Minion chętnie nawiązuje relacje z człowiekiem i lubi bliski kontakt. Z przyjemnością korzysta z pieszczot oraz uwagi opiekuna, jednak nie jest nachalny i potrafi spokojnie towarzyszyć człowiekowi. To pies o łagodnym usposobieniu, który dobrze czuje się w obecności ludzi. Na spacerach chodzi na smyczy, choć zdarza mu się pociągnąć, szczególnie gdy zainteresuje go otoczenie. Uwielbia przebywać na wybiegu, gdzie może swobodnie eksplorować teren i poznawać nowe zapachy. Jest ciekawski i chętnie obserwuje otoczenie, a jego poziom energii można określić jako średni – lubi aktywność, ale równie dobrze potrafi odpoczywać. Minion bardzo dobrze dogaduje się z innymi psami. Bez problemu funkcjonuje zarówno w towarzystwie samców, jak i samic. Nie jest natarczywy wobec innych zwierząt i potrafi zachować odpowiedni dystans, dzięki czemu wspólne spacery czy przebywanie z psimi towarzyszami przebiegają spokojnie. Jego stosunek do kotów nie jest obecnie znany. W warunkach schroniskowych Minion bywa szczekliwy w kojcu, co jest jego sposobem na zwrócenie uwagi lub reakcją na otoczenie. Po wyjściu na spacer i poza kojcem prezentuje się jako spokojny, przyjazny pies, który ceni możliwość swobodnego ruchu i kontakt z człowiekiem. Minion będzie odpowiednim towarzyszem dla osób poszukujących psa o pogodnym charakterze, który lubi spacery, wspólne odkrywanie nowych miejsc i bliskość człowieka. Przy odpowiedniej dawce aktywności oraz cierpliwym opiekunie z pewnością odnajdzie się w nowym domu i stanie się wiernym, oddanym przyjacielem. Minion jest odrobaczony, odpchlony, zaszczepiony, zaczipowany.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski)
Living with Minion
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski) · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Minion home

What you'll need for Minion 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 Minion

What life with Minion looks like

Minion is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski) in Poland.

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 Minion, answered.

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