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Niko

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Strona główna About Us Important Animals Dogs for Adoption puppies for adoption Cats for Adoption kittens for adoption Animals Adopted Recently Arrived Animals News For Adopters Volunteering Media Contact jQuery(document).ready(function($){$('#-170-295.ct_unique_slider_6260 .oxygen-unslider-container:not(.unslider-horizontal,.unslider-fade)').unslider({autoplay: false, delay: 3000, animation: 'horizontal', speed : 750, arrows: true, nav: true, infinite: false})});Niko jQuery(document).ready(function($){$('#-57-279 .oxygen-unslider-container').unslider({ autoplay: true, delay: 4000, animation: 'fade', speed : 500, arrows: true, nav: true})}); Age: 6 years Sex: Male Size: small Adopt Niko is withdrawn around strangers. He can be quite friendly and even tries to grab a sock. He loves his caregiver at the animal shelter and is very obedient, allowing himself to be petted and welcoming her with joy. He tolerates other animals, listens to their commands, but there is no longer any affection.

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Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Gliwice
Living with Niko
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Schronisko Gliwice · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Niko home

What you'll need for Niko in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Niko

What life with Niko looks like

Niko is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Gliwice 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 Niko, answered.

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