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Orzech

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 9 years

Orzech—the master of ball-chasing—is looking for his pack! Orzech, affectionately nicknamed "Orzeszek" by us, is 9 years old but definitely has no intention of retiring to doggy retirement! He’s a lively, joyful pup with an incredibly positive attitude. He’ll happily join you for a walk, eagerly gobble up a tasty treat, and above all… show you just how much he loves playing! Ball-chasing is his great passion and the best way to see him truly happy. Just give him a little bit of your time, and Orzeszek will quickly show you how much joy shared play can bring. After all, that’s exactly what he’s been searching for—a pack that’ll lead him to victory in the most important match... his very own home! Orzech is open to meeting people. He loves making contact and thrives on the attention he receives. When it comes to other dogs, he’s more selective, so his future guardian should remember to introduce him carefully and choose the right companions if there’s already a resident dog in the household. Orzeszek is healthy and doesn’t require any special diet. He’s dewormed, flea-treated, vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered. He’s fully ready to start a new chapter in his life. We’re looking for someone who’ll appreciate his cheerful nature and give him a home where he can enjoy everyday life. Orzech will surely repay you with his energy, his presence, and countless wonderful moments spent together. Maybe it’s finally time for him to find his own forever home—a person to take him for walks and someone who’ll throw his ball as often as possible?

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Orzech – mistrz piłeczkowania szuka swojej drużyny! Orzech, nazywany przez nas pieszczotliwie Orzeszkiem, ma 9 lat, ale zdecydowanie nie zamierza przejść na psią emeryturę! To pełen energii, radości i pozytywnego nastawienia psiak. Z chęcią wybierze się z Tobą na spacer, z radością poczęstuje się smaczkiem, a przede wszystkim… pokaże Ci, jak bardzo kocha zabawę! Piłeczkowanie to jego wielka pasja i najlepszy sposób, żeby zobaczyć go naprawdę szczęśliwego. Wystarczy poświęcić mu trochę czasu, a Orzeszek szybko pokaże, ile radości może dać wspólna zabawa. Przecież właśnie szuka swojej drużyny, która poprowadzi go do zwycięstwa w najważniejszym meczu… o własny dom! Orzech jest otwarty na znajomość z człowiekiem. Chętnie nawiązuje kontakt i cieszy się poświęconą mu uwagą. W relacjach z innymi psami jest bardziej wybiórczy, dlatego jego przyszły opiekun powinien pamiętać o odpowiednim zapoznaniu i dobraniu towarzystwa, jeśli w rodzinie jest znajduje się już psi rezydent. Orzeszek jest zdrowy i nie wymaga specjalistycznej diety. Jest odrobaczony, odpchlony, zaszczepiony, zaczipowany i wykastrowany. W pełni gotowy, by rozpocząć nowy rozdział swojego życia. Szukamy dla niego człowieka, który doceni jego radosny charakter i podaruje mu dom, w którym będzie mógł cieszyć się codziennością. Orzech z pewnością odwdzięczy się swoją energią, obecnością i mnóstwem wspólnie spędzonych chwil. Może czas, by znalazł wreszcie swój własny dom, człowieka do spacerów i kogoś, kto będzie rzucał mu piłeczkę tak często, jak tylko się da?

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec
Living with Orzech
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Orzech home

What you'll need for Orzech 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 Orzech

What life with Orzech looks like

Orzech is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec 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 Orzech, answered.

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