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ORTON

Mixed Breed · Male

This is approximately 12 years old. A wonderful little dog of the German Shepherd type. Since 2022, he has been waiting at the animal shelter for his human – over 1,000 days… We still believe that somewhere there is someone who will give him a home, love, and a peaceful old age, which he so deserves. He is a obedient dog, eager to learn new things. He derives joy from every moment spent with a human, so let his age not deceive you – he still loves long walks alongside the volunteers. He loves to run and play. His attitude towards other dogs is a matter of strong individuality. For Orton, we had maybe one or two calls. But on these applications, that's where it ended… He deserves the very best – we won't give up because we believe there is someone in the world who will love him just as much as we do.

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To około 12 letni samiec. Wspaniały psiaczek w typie Owczarka Niemieckiego. Od 2022 roku czeka w schronisku na swojego człowieka – ponad 1000 dni… Wciąż wierzymy, że gdzieś tam jest ktoś, kto podaruje mu dom, miłość i spokojną starość, na którą tak bardzo zasługuje. Jest posłusznym psiakiem, chętnym do nauki nowych rzeczy. Czerpie radość z każdego spędzonego czasu z człowiekiem, niech wiek Was nie zmyli – on nadal uwielbia długie spacery u boku wolontariuszy. Uwielbia biegać, bawić się. W sprawie Ortona mieliśmy może jeden, dwa telefony. Na tych deklaracjach się jednak skończyło… Zasługuje na wszystko, co tylko najlepsze – nie poddamy się, bo wierzymy, że jest na tym świecie ktoś, kto pokocha go równie mocno, jak my. Numer kontaktowy w sprawie adopcji: 663 810 472 (w razie nieodebrania połączenia, zostaw sms – oddzwonimy). Nasze psiaki są wykastrowane zaszczepione oraz odrobaczone przed adopcją. Nie wydajemy psów do pilnowania podwórka czy na łańcuch.

Size
Age
Location
🇵🇱Gniezno
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Gnieźnie
Living with ORTON
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Gnieźnie · GnieznoLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing ORTON home

What you'll need for ORTON 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 ORTON

What life with ORTON looks like

ORTON is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Gnieźnie in Gniezno.

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.

Gniezno, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting ORTON, answered.

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