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Pralinka

Female · Young · 1 year

Pocket edition, but definitely not to be carried in a purse. Pralinka is about a year old, weighs just under 4 kg and is a shih tzu type. She should be a dog that discovers the world with curiosity. Unfortunately, it looks like the world has mainly discovered her so far. She arrived at Paluch very neglected. She was heavily matted, and apart from the terrible condition of her coat, she also struggles with skin problems - the pads of her paws and the areas around her eyes require care. Pralinka still has a few visits to the doctors and a lot of care to fully regain her form. She is one of those female dog that give the impression that no one has ever allowed them to be... a dog. Pralinka can walk on a leash, but she does so with a clear conviction that someone has definitely come up with better ways to move. She would rather stick to a human, curl up in her arms and declare the end of the walk. And yet, just give her a moment. When she reaches a patch of grass, she stops, sniffs and looks around with such concentration, as if she had just discovered that the world smells. She looks at the surroundings with the curiosity of a puppy who is just learning that you can walk on the ground, not just be carried from place to place. We are looking for a caregiver for her who will show her that the life of a small dog does not end with being cute. Pralinka is not an accessory to styling or a passenger in a purse. She is a dog. One who needs walks, the opportunity to explore the world, new smells and time to gain confidence. She is a little fearful at the moment, but she does not close herself off to humans. On the contrary, she is very looking for closeness and support. She is indifferent to other dogs. We have the impression that Pralinka is just starting her real dog life. We are looking for someone who will show her how many more interesting things are waiting for her outside... the purse. You can also find Pralinka and the other wards of group 6 at: facebook - instagram - tiktok

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Edycja kieszonkowa, ale zdecydowanie nie do noszenia w torebce. Pralinka ma około roku, waży niespełna 4 kg i jest w typie shih tzu. Powinna być psem, który z ciekawością odkrywa świat. Niestety wygląda na to, że do tej pory świat odkrywał głównie ją. Trafiła na Paluch bardzo zaniedbana. Była mocno skołtuniona, a poza fatalnym stanem sierści zmaga się również z problemami skórnymi - wymagają zaopiekowania opuszki łap oraz okolice oczu. Przed Pralinką jeszcze trochę wizyt u lekarzy i sporo troski, żeby mogła w pełni wrócić do formy. To jedna z tych suczek, które sprawiają wrażenie, jakby nikt nigdy nie pozwolił im być... psem. Pralinka potrafi chodzić na smyczy, ale robi to z wyraźnym przekonaniem, że ktoś wymyślił zdecydowanie lepsze sposoby przemieszczania się. Najchętniej przykleiłaby się do człowieka, wtuliła w ramiona i ogłosiła koniec spaceru. A jednak wystarczy dać jej chwilę. Kiedy trafi na kawałek trawy, zatrzymuje się, węszy i rozgląda z takim skupieniem, jakby właśnie odkryła, że świat pachnie. Patrzy na otoczenie z ciekawością szczeniaka, który dopiero uczy się, że można chodzić po ziemi, a nie tylko być noszonym z miejsca na miejsce. Szukamy dla niej opiekuna, który pokaże jej, że życie małego psa nie kończy się na byciu uroczym. Pralinka nie jest dodatkiem do stylizacji ani pasażerem torebki. Jest psem. Takim, który potrzebuje spacerów, możliwości eksplorowania świata, nowych zapachów i czasu, żeby nabrać pewności siebie. Na razie jest trochę lękliwa, ale nie zamyka się na człowieka. Wręcz przeciwnie, bardzo szuka bliskości i wsparcia. W stosunku do innych psów pozostaje obojętna. Mamy wrażenie, że Pralinka dopiero zaczyna swoje prawdziwe psie życie. Szukamy kogoś, kto pokaże jej, ile jeszcze ciekawych rzeczy czeka poza... torebką. Pralinkę i resztę podopiecznych z grupy 6 spotkasz też na: facebooku - instagramie - tiktoku -

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Pralinka
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Pralinka home

What you'll need for Pralinka 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 Pralinka

What life with Pralinka looks like

Pralinka is a small young adult dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

An young 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.

Warsaw, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pralinka, answered.

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