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Puma

Female · Adult · 4 years

Puma is an exceptionally charming young lady, looking for a human companion she can trust and who will make an effort to understand her needs. Unfortunately, Puma tends to get quite excited (at the sight of a dog or during overly vigorous play), but fortunately, she can just as quickly calm down and return to a more balanced state. She cherishes moments spent indoors with her caregiver—spending time sniffing around, relaxing with a tasty chew toy, or simply lying beside her handler and enjoying a brief escape from the hustle and bustle of the shelter. Physical touch strongly stimulates her, yet she clearly communicates when she needs a bit more personal space. At the shelter, Puma is learning many new things, getting acquainted with toys, and gradually finding her footing on walks. Based on her condition when she arrived, as well as the numerous scars and overall skin condition, it’s evident that she hasn’t received much care in her previous life. That’s why we’re rediscovering the world together, and potential adopters must be open to continuing the training process with this dog. Puma is a very energetic dog; leash walking is challenging for her, and at the moment, she doesn’t react positively to other animals—so we’re looking for a home where she can be an only pet. As a healthy, young dog of the TTB breed type, she’s lively and quick in her emotions, which is why we don’t recommend her for households with small children. We’re seeking a home for Puma that: —is ready to work with the dog, —understands canine needs and the specific characteristics of TTB breeds, —has no small children, and offers opportunities for walks in quiet areas (free from heavy street traffic and large crowds of people and dogs).

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Puma to wyjątkowo czarująca panna, szukająca człowieka, któremu zaufa i który będzie starał się zrozumieć jej potrzeby. Pumcia niestety dość szybko wchodzi na wysokie obroty (na widok psa czy przy zbyt intensywnej zabawie), na szczęście równie szybko potrafi zwolnić i wrócić do trochę stabilniejszej wersji siebie. Ceni chwile spędzone z opiekunem w pomieszczeniach – spędza czas na węszeniu, wyciszaniu się przy smacznym żwaczu, ale też leżąc obok przewodnika i delektując się chwilową odskocznią od schroniskowego zgiełku. Dotyk dość mocno ją pobudza, ale bardzo czytelnie komunikuje, gdy potrzebuje trochę więcej przestrzeni od człowieka. Puma w schronisku uczy się wielu nowych rzeczy, poznaje zabawki i próbuje odnaleźć się na spacerach. Z kondycji, w której do nas trafiła, oraz licznych blizn i ogólnego stanu skóry można wnioskować, że nie zaznała zbyt dużo troski w swoim dotychczasowym życiu. Dlatego odkrywamy świat na nowo, a potencjalni adoptujący muszą być otwarci na dalszą pracę z psem. Puma jest bardzo silnym psem, spacery na smyczy są dla niej trudne i na ten moment nie reaguje pozytywnie na inne zwierzęta – szuka domu, w którym będzie mogła być jedynaczką. Jako zdrowy i młody pies w typie rasy TTB, w emocjach jest skoczna i szybka, dlatego też nie polecamy jej do domu z małymi dziećmi. Dla Pumy szukamy domu: – gotowego na pracę z psem, – rozumiejącego psie potrzeby i specyfikę ras TTB – bez małych dzieci, z możliwością spacerów w cichej okolicy (bez dużego ruchu ulicznego oraz dużej liczby ludzi i psów)

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Puma
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · Poznan

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Puma home

What you'll need for Puma 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 Puma

What life with Puma looks like

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

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.

🇵🇱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 Puma, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Puma?
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 Puma on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Puma 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 Puma 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 Puma 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 Puma 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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