How do I contact the shelter about NIKA?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schronisko Świdnica handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw NIKA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt NIKA if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Schronisko Świdnica 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 NIKA 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 NIKA 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 Świdnica early rather than rehoming privately; they know NIKA 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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NIKA

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 2 years

NIKA is a wonderful, calm female dog, who has an enormous sensitivity and delicacy inside her, she just needs a moment to open up and trust a new person. She is affectionate and clings to people, when she feels safe, she beautifully builds a bond and seeks closeness and peace by the caregiver's side. She gets along well with other dogs, and has no problem with cats, so she can live in a home where there are already other animals. We are looking for a calm home for her, without small children, or with older children who can respect the dog's needs and give her time to adapt. NIKA is just learning to walk on a leash, but she does it with increasing courage and curiosity about the world, as if slowly discovering that walks can be something pleasant. Her black and white, slightly speckled coat makes her look exceptionally subtle and stand out in a crowd, but the most beautiful thing about her is what you see up close - her kindness, calmness and great need for love. This is a female dog who does not impose herself on the world, but when she loves someone, she gives her whole dog heart. Adoption is a big responsibility. Spend a few minutes to get familiar with our FAQ section to make sure you want to adopt an animal. Meet Tolka! Tolka came to us from a nearby commune. The puppy gets stressed by being in the animal shelter, but is happy to go on walks with her favorite person... Czarek is a dog individualist, who is cautious towards new people at first. He needs time to get to know the caretaker...

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Nika to cudowna, spokojna sunia, która ma w sobie ogrom czułości i delikatności, tylko potrzebuje chwili, żeby się otworzyć i zaufać nowemu człowiekowi. Jest kontaktowa i lgnie do człowieka, kiedy już poczuje się bezpiecznie, pięknie buduje więź i szuka bliskości oraz spokoju u boku opiekuna. Dobrze odnajduje się w towarzystwie innych psów, nie ma też problemu z kotami, więc może zamieszkać w domu, gdzie są już inne zwierzęta. Szukamy dla niej domu spokojnego, bez małych dzieci, albo z dziećmi starszymi, które potrafią uszanować potrzeby psa i dadzą jej czas na adaptację. Nika dopiero uczy się chodzenia na smyczy, ale robi to z coraz większą odwagą i ciekawością świata, jakby powoli odkrywała, że spacery mogą być czymś przyjemnym. Jej czarno-białe, delikatnie nakrapiane umaszczenie sprawia, że wygląda wyjątkowo subtelnie i wyróżnia się w tłumie, ale najpiękniejsze w niej jest to, co widać dopiero z bliska – jej łagodność, spokój i ogromna potrzeba miłości. To sunia, która nie narzuca się światu, ale kiedy już kogoś pokocha, oddaje całe swoje psie serce. Adopcja pupila to wielka odpowiedzialność. Poświęć kilka minut na zapoznanie się z naszym działem pytań i odpowiedzi aby utwierdzić się w przekonaniu, że chcesz adoptować zwierzę Poznajcie Tolka! Tolek trafił do nas z pobliskiej gminy. Piesek stresuje się pobytem w schronisku, ale chętnie wychodzi na spacery z ulubionymi osoba... Czarek to psi indywidualista, który w pierwszym kontakcie jest ostrożny wobec nowych osób. Potrzebuje czasu, aby zapoznać się z opiekune...

Size

Small

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇵🇱Poland

Shelter

Schronisko Świdnica

Living with NIKA

✓Good with kids

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing NIKA home

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About NIKA

What life with NIKA looks like

NIKA is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Świdnica in Poland.

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.

🇵🇱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 NIKA, answered.

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