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Otis

Male · Young · 3 years

Otis is a large, young dog who needs time to trust humans. He trusts people immediately, dancing with joy at the sight of a familiar person. He loves human closeness and willingly presents his rear end for scratching at every opportunity. At the beginning of a walk, Otis pulls on the leash with excitement, and he has a lot of strength. The rest of the walk is usually on a loose leash. The dog sniffs a lot, nicely responds to leash corrections, and comes running when called. If he smells something he really wants to sniff, he will pull, and he is stubborn. Otis may not look like a big and strong dog, but he has a lot of strength, so he is looking for a physically strong caregiver who will be able to control him if needed. He has no problem with traffic. Otis is a very perceptive dog with a great motivation for food. He knows how to do "sit," "lie down," "give paw," and "crawl" - and he does the last one adorably. He likes to run and play, but he is also happy to lie down next to a person and just be with them. He ignores other dogs on walks if they keep a safe distance. However, if another dog barks at him, Otis feels insecure and will respond the same way if the distance is smaller. Otis has a negative attitude towards direct contact with a dog through a fence, but he prefers to ignore the other dog if he has a choice. We are looking for someone who is physically strong enough to provide Otis with enough exercise and new smells, as well as mental stimulation, which he loves.

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Otis to duży, młody psiak, który potrzebuje chwili, żeby zaufać człowiekowi. Dosłownie chwili, bo już przy drugim spotkaniu tańczy tyłeczkiem z radości na widok znanej osoby. Kocha on bliskość człowieka, przy każdej możliwej okazji nadstawia zadek do drapania. Na początku spaceru Otis ciągnie na smyczy z emocji, a ma on dużo siły. Reszta spaceru jest zazwyczaj na luźnej smyczy. Psiak dużo węszy, ładnie reaguje na korekty smyczą, gdy się go zawoła to przybiega uradowany. Zdarza się, że jak wyczuje coś co bardzo chce powąchać to tam będzie ciągnąć, a jest on uparty. Otis mimo, że nie wygląda na dużego i silnego psa, drzemie w nim dużo siły, dlatego szuka on silnego fizycznie opiekuna, który jak by co będzie w stanie zapanować nad nim. Nie ma problemu z ruchem ulicznym. Otis jest bardzo pojętnym psem z ogromną motywacją na jedzenie. Umie zrobić „siad”, „leżeć”, „podaj łapę” i „czołgaj się” – a to ostatnie robi przeuroczo. Lubi on wybiegać i wyszaleć się, ale także bardzo chętnie położy się obok człowieka i po prostu potowarzyszy mu. Inne psy na spacerze ignoruje, jeśli zachowa się odpowiedni dystans. Jednak jeśli drugi pies szczeka na niego, Otis czuje się niepewnie i przy mniejszym dystansie odpowie tym samym. W bezpośrednim kontakcie z psem przez ogrodzenie Otis ma negatywny stosunek, ale jak ma wybór to woli ignorować drugiego psa. Szukamy dla Otisa osoby, która jest wystarczająco silna fizycznie, zapewni mu wystarczająco dużo ruchu i nowych zapachów oraz także zapewni mu prace umysłową, którą on tak kocha.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Otis
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · Poznan

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Otis home

What you'll need for Otis 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 Otis

What life with Otis looks like

Otis is a large young adult dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Poznan, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Otis, answered.

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