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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 13 years

Poldek, a dog born in 2013. Poldek is a small, senior dog. He arrived with us a bit underweight but is gradually coming around. Despite this, he had a pretty good temperament, and of course, his appetite was fine. He adapted to his new living place rather quickly and became more personable. Overall, Poldek is a docile dog towards humans, but he can show when something doesn’t please him. This was especially noticeable during his first grooming sessions. Brushing his fur wasn’t too much to his liking, and he wriggled a bit, but he did everything to prevent them from trimming his nails. It turned out that this unassuming old man had quite a bit of strength. It was clear that his health was really improving. On walks, he also walks quite briskly and explores the grounds. You can take him literally anywhere, as he has very well-mastered walking on a leash. However, Poldka’s relationship with our other dogs surprised us. We expected that, due to his age, he wouldn’t cause any conflicts, but unfortunately, he likes to provoke others and sometimes even attacks, as if to show that he’s the alpha male. Therefore, we must conclude that Poldek must be the only animal in his new home to avoid any problems. Currently, Poldek weighs around 11 kg and may gain a little more weight over time. Besides, he hardly barks and isn’t particularly troublesome. Every dog has its own personality and preferences that it has developed with age. No animal shelter is an ideal home for a senior dog, so we hope that someone will take Poldka in for the autumn of his life. At this age, he should spend as much time as possible in warmth, surrounded by excellent care, so it would be best if he didn’t spend the upcoming winter with us. Poldek is microchipped, de-clawed, vaccinated, and neutered.

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Poldek, pies urodzony w 2013r. Poldek jest niedużym, psim seniorem. Trafił do nas trochę niedożywiony, ale stopniowo dochodzi do siebie. Mimo wszystko miał dość dobry humor, a apetyt mu oczywiście dopisywał. Dość szybko przyzwyczaił się do nowego miejsca zamieszkania i dał się lepiej poznać. Ogólnie Poldek jest psek uległym w stosunku do człowieka, ale potrafi pokazać gdy coś mu się nie podoba. Było to widać zwłaszcza podczas pierwszych zabiegów pielęgnacyjnych. Szczotkowanie sierści niezbyt mu się spodobało i trochę się wiercił, natomiast robił wszystko żeby mu nie skrócić pazurków. Okazało się też że taki niepozorny staruszek ma dosyć sporo siły. Widać że zdrowie mu naprawdę dopisuje. Na wybiegu też całkiem żwawo spaceruje i zwiedza teren. Można iść z nim dosłownie wszędzie, gdyż chodzenie na smyczy ma bardzo dobrze opanowane. Zaskoczył nas natomiast stosunek Poldka do innych naszych psiaków. Spodziewaliśmy się że z racji wieku nie będzie powodował konfliktów, a niestety lubi zaczepiać innych i czasami nawet atakować, jakby chciał pokazać że on jest samcem alfa. Musimy więc stwierdzić że Poldek w nowym domu musi być jedynym zwierzakiem żeby nie było żadnych problemów. Obecnie Poldek waży w okolicach 11 kg i może jeszcze nieco przytyć z czasem. Poza tym psiak prawie nie szczeka i nie jest jakoś specjalnie uciążliwy. Jak każdy ma swój charakter i swoje upodobania które nabył z wiekiem. Żadne schronisko nie jest idealnym domem dla psiego seniora, więc mamy nadzieję że znajdzie się ktoś kto przygarnąłby Poldka na jesień jego życia. W takim wieku powinien jak najwięcej przebywać w cieple, otoczony doskonałą opieką, więc najlepiej gdyby nie spędził u nas nadchodzącej zimy. Poldek jest odrobaczony, odpchlony, zaszczepiony, zaczipowany i wykastrowany.

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski)
Living with Poldek
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Poldek home

What you'll need for Poldek in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Poldek

What life with Poldek looks like

Poldek is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski) 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 Poldek, answered.

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