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PAKO

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Adult · 5 years

Beautiful, one-of-a-kind American staffordshire terrier. He is 5 years old and is a dog full of vigor and energy. This is a dog positively oriented towards people, who has definitely been in the animal shelter for too long. It just needs a moment to trust a person and love him with all his heart. Keep in mind that he is a very strong dog and does not tolerate members of his own species as well as other animals. The future caregiver should have experience working with bull breeds and be consistent. PAKO is also a great jumper, so the fence in the new home should be well secured.

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Piękny, jedyny w swoim rodzaju przedstawiciel rasy amstaff. Ma 5 lat i jest psem pełnym werwy i wigoru. To pozytywnie nastawiony do ludzi psiak, który zdecydowanie zbyt długo zamieszkuje schronisko. Potrzebuje zaledwie chwili, by zaufać człowiekowi i pokochać go całym sobą. Warto mieć na uwadze, iż jest on psem bardzo silnym oraz nietolerującym przedstawicieli swojego gatunku oraz zwierząt. Przyszły opiekun powinien mieć doświadczenie w pracy z psami ras bullowatych oraz konsekwentny. Pako to również świetny skoczek, dlatego ogrodzenie w nowym domu powinno być dobrze zabezpieczone.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Kraków
Shelter
Schronisko Kraków
Living with PAKO
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing PAKO home

What you'll need for PAKO 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 PAKO

What life with PAKO looks like

PAKO is a large adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Schronisko Kraków in Kraków.

An 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.

Note from the shelter: Requires secure high fencing due to jumping ability

🇵🇱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.

Kraków, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting PAKO, answered.

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