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Rascal

Male · Young · 3 years

Rascal is a 3-year-old male dog who was rescued from a home where his previous owners had to move away, and he was left without anyone to care for him. Initially, people were afraid of him, but it turned out that he was a very frustrated and emotional dog. After a few months of work, Rascal has changed dramatically. He can walk on a loose leash, communicate with people, rest on walks (he can even fall asleep!), and much more. The only thing he still needs to work on is communication and passing by other dogs, which he has almost mastered. In contact with humans, he is very sympathetic! He still sometimes nibbles in excessive excitement, but it happens very rarely. You can easily brush him, look in his ears, lift his paws, or even put eye drops in his eyes! In the city, he behaves like a model and walks through it like a fashion runway. He is indifferent to cars, bicycles, and greets passers-by very politely. He has learned to use water bodies in almost every form. Rascal also wears a muzzle, which is useful for us mainly for walks parallel to other dogs or visits to the veterinary clinic. On walks in the meadows, he tends to stay close to the person, occasionally peeking out from behind the legs to check out a new smell. He has a recall worthy of many trained pimps and quickly catches new commands or tricks. Rascal does not like the heat and the general weather that Polish summer has to offer; he feels much better in the cooler months of the year, when he has more energy for longer walks and shows his true, adventure-seeking character. He also likes all kinds of balls, loves to lie in the grass and chew his prey. And if you think that's all, you're wrong. The only thing Rascal enjoys in the summer, apart from wetting his paws in a cool stream and lying in the grass, is... apples, our devil loves them and always eagerly accepts any offered piece. In what kind of home will Rascal find himself? He is definitely not an ideal candidate for the first pet. He needs experienced people, living without other animals and children, ready to work through any problems. He can live anywhere, no matter if it's an apartment in a block of flats or a house with a garden. Rascal is about 3 years old, weighed 15 kg, although he has lost a lot of weight due to constant stress and jumping on the box and we are not able to bring him to a healthy weight. He has been neutered, vaccinated and chipped. He is staying in the shelter in Choszczno. If you've fallen for him - call Volunteer Frank - 572 440 330 (if I don't answer, please send a text message). CONTACT ABOUT THE DOG franek 572 440 330, OR OFFICE 513 135 375

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polski English Deutsch "Nie taki diabeł straszny jak go malują" - to powiedzenie w 100% opisuje naszego Rascala. Rascal trafił do nas z domu, choć nie jestem do końca pewien czy życie w kojcu można nazwać domem... Powód oddania? "Wyjazd opiekuna, wszyscy się go boją i nie ma kto się nim zająć". I z początku rzeczywiście wszyscy podchodzili do niego z nutką niepewności. Szybko się jednak okazało, że Rascal wcale nie jest takim strasznym diabłem opisywanym przez byłych właścicieli, a bardzo sfrustrowanym i nabuzowanym emocjami psem. Parę miesięcy pracy i Rascal zmienił się nie do poznania Potrafi chodzić na luźnej smyczy, komunikować się z człowiekiem, odpoczywać na spacerze (do takiego stopnia, że potrafi zasnąć!) i wiele wiele więcej. Jedyne nad czym wciąż prężnie pracujemy to nauka komunikacji i mijanie z psami co opanował już prawie do perfekcji. Kontakty z drugim psem wymagają u niego jeszcze pracy. Jaki jest w kontakcie z człowiekiem? Przesympatyczny! Zdarza mu się jeszcze podgryzać w nadmiernej ekscytacji, ale zdarza się to już bardzo rzadko. Na spokojnie można go wyczesać, zajrzeć w uszy, podnieść łapy czy nawet zakropić oczy! Na mieście zachowuje klasę i przechadza się po nim jak po wybiegu mody. Obojętne mu samochody, rowery, a przechodniów mija bardzo kulturalnie. Nauczył się korzystać z akwenów wodnych w prawie każdej postaci. Rascal ma też wprowadzony kaganiec - przydaje się nam głównie do spacerów równoległych z psami czy wizyt w gabinecie weterynaryjnym. Na spacerach po łąkach raczej trzyma się blisko człowieka, od czasu do czasu wychyli się zza nóg w celu sprawdzenia nowego zapachu. Ma przywołanie godne niejednego wytrenowanego pimpka i z szybkością łapie nowe komendy czy sztuczki. Rascal nie przepada za upałami i ogólną pogodą jaką ma do zaoferowania polskie lato, zdecydowanie lepiej czuje się w chłodniejszych miesiącach roku, wtedy ma dużo więcej energii na dłuższe przechadzki i pokazuje swój prawdziwy, spragniony przygód charakter. Gustuje również we wszelakiej maści piłkach, uwielbia położyć się w trawie i żuć swoją zdobycz. A gdybyście myśleli, że na tym się kończy to się mylicie. Jedyne z czego Rascal czerpie radość w lecie, oprócz moczenia łapek w chłodnym strumieniu i leżeniu w trawie to... jabłka, nasz diabełek je uwielbia i zawsze z chęcią przyjmie każdy zaoferowany mu kawałek. W jakim domu odnajdzie się Rascal? Na pewno nie jest to idealny kandydat na pierwszego pupila. Potrzebuje doświadczonych osób, mieszkających bez innych zwierząt i dzieci, gotowych na przepracowanie ewentualnych problemów. Może zamieszkać wszedzie, nieważne czy to mieszkanie w bloku, czy dom z ogrodem. Rascal ma ok. 3 lat, ważył 15kg, chociaż przez ciągły stres i skakanie po boksie mocno schudł i nie jesteśmy w stanie doprowadzić go do zdrowej wagi. Został wykastrowany, zaszczepiony i zaczipowany. Przebywa w schronisku w Choszcznie. Jeśli wpadł Ci w oko - dzwoń do Wolontariusza Franka - 572 440 330 (jeśli nie odbiorę, proszę o sms). KONTAKT W SPRAWIE PSA franek 572 440 330, LUB BIURO 513 135 375

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Choszczno
Living with Rascal
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko Choszczno · Poland

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Rascal home

What you'll need for Rascal 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 Rascal

What life with Rascal looks like

Rascal is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at Schronisko Choszczno in Poland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rascal, answered.

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