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Oleg

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Oleg is a five or six-year-old German Shepherd mix who weighs 34 kg and has spent most of his life, 3.5 years, in a shelter. During this time, he has undergone a remarkable transformation, changing from a deeply frightened dog that was afraid to leave his kennel to a vigilant, incredibly intelligent, and unconditionally loyal animal to people he knows. Oleg shows great affection for volunteers and shelter staff, enjoying their company, wagging his tail, snuggling into their hands, eagerly following them, and demanding attention and affection. However, he still retains some reserve around strangers, hiding in his kennel when someone unfamiliar tries to take him for a walk, and barking and trying to scare away unknown people passing by his enclosure or run, which shows that in the right hands, he will become a very faithful and vigilant guardian of his home. Due to his desire to dominate other dogs, Oleg must be the only dog in his new home, although he walks other dogs calmly and nicely on walks, and going for walks with him is a great pleasure, even though he can still react with fear to sudden situations, such as a car quickly approaching from a distance. For this reason, a quiet area away from the hustle and bustle of the city center would be the ideal place for him, where he will have the space to fully open up and show his true nature. Oleg is fully prepared for adoption - vaccinated, chipped, neutered, and dewormed, and in the interest of his future, volunteers are ready to transport him anywhere in Poland, as long as he ends up in a good and loving home. The dog is located in WADOWICE DOLNE, PODKARPACIE, but we transport dogs to adoption homes! We drive to the Silesia region towards Wrocław and Poznań about once every two weeks. Dogs from us are vaccinated, chipped, dewormed, and spayed/neutered. For more information, please call - in case of no response, send a text message with the dog's name.

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Oleg to około pięcioletni lub sześcioletni pies mocno w typie owczarka niemieckiego, który waży 34 kg i spędził w schronisku już większą część swojego życia, bo aż 3,5 roku. W tym czasie przeszedł jednak niezwykłą przemianę, z psa głęboko przerażonego, który bał się nawet wychodzić z budy na spacery, zmieniając się w zwierzę czujne, niezwykle mądre i bezgranicznie lojalne wobec znanych mu ludzi. W stosunku do wolontariuszy oraz pracowników schroniska Oleg okazuje ogromne przywiązanie, cieszy się na ich widok, wesoło bryka, z czułością wtula się w dłonie, z chęcią za nimi podąża i sam domaga się uwagi oraz pieszczot. Wciąż jednak zachowuje rezerwę wobec obcych, chowiąc się w budzie, gdy ktoś nieznajomy próbuje wyprowadzić go na spacer, a także szczekając i próbując odstraszyć nieznane osoby przechodzące obok jego kojca lub wybiegu, co dowodzi, że w odpowiednich rękach stanie się bardzo wiernym i czujnym obrońcą domowego ogniska. Ze względu na chęć dominacji nad innymi czworonogami Oleg musi zostać jedynakiem w nowym domu, choć na spacerach ładnie i spokojnie mija inne psy, a samo wychodzenie z nim na przechadzki jest wielką przyjemnością, mimo że potrafi jeszcze zareagować lękiem na nagłe sytuacje, takie jak szybko nadjeżdżające z oddali auto. Z tego powodu idealnym miejscem dla niego będzie dom w spokojnej okolicy, z dala od zgiełku centrum dużego miasta, gdzie dostanie przestrzeń do pełnego otwarcia się i pokazania swojej prawdziwej natury. Oleg jest w pełni przygotowany do adopcji – zaszczepiony, zaczipowany, wykastrowany i odrobaczony, a w trosce o jego przyszłość wolontariusze są gotowi przewieźć go w dowolne miejsce na mapie Polski, byle tylko trafił do dobrego i kochającego domu.Psiak znajduje się w WADOWICACH DOLNYCH NA PODKARPACIU ALE DOWIZIMY PSY DO DOMÓW ADOPCYJNYCH! Średnio raz na 2 tygodnie jeździmy na Śląsk w stronę Wrocławia i Poznania. Psy od nas są zaszczepione, zaczipowane, odrobaczane i wysterylizowane/ wykastrowane. Po więcej informacji proszę o telefon- w razie braku odpowiedzi o SMS z imieniem psa.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Czekadełko
Living with Oleg
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Schronisko Czekadełko · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Oleg home

What you'll need for Oleg 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 Oleg

What life with Oleg looks like

Oleg is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Czekadełko 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. Adopters usually cover transport.

Poland, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Oleg, answered.

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