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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 13 years

Nestor is about 12-13 years old. Abandoned, hit by a car, practically no chance - thin, with an allergy, broken pelvis... And again, through hard work, the grandfather managed to get back on his legs - he walks, barks, demands attention.

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Nestor ma około 12-13 lat. Wyrzucony, potrącony przez samochód, ppraktycznie bez szans – chudy, z alergią, miednica połamana… I znów ciężką pracą udało się dziadka postawić na łapy – chodzi, szczeka, domaga się atencji.

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Fundacja Wzajemnie Pomocni
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Cared for by Fundacja Wzajemnie Pomocni · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Nestor home

What you'll need for Nestor 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 Nestor

What life with Nestor looks like

Nestor is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Fundacja Wzajemnie Pomocni 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 Nestor, answered.

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