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Rip

Mixed Breed · Male

Polish English German Rip! That’s a special-task dog—full of energy and eagerness to take on life! Unfortunately, life hasn’t been kind to him. First, he endured an ungrateful existence on a chain, then he was left there without care, until finally he ended up in a shelter. But a shelter is not a home! Rip is about five years old and, despite his tough past, still loves people! He’s brave and eager to make up for all those years when he didn’t experience happiness. The city isn’t a problem for him—he explores it with curiosity and a desire to discover everything! He calmly passes other dogs at a distance, though close contact with members of his own species isn’t quite his thing yet. No one ever taught him how to do that, but everything lies ahead of him! Despite his huge amount of untapped energy, he doesn’t pull hard on walks—of course, he has a steady walking pace, but if he needs to wait for his human, he’ll wait too. He loves treats and will happily do anything you ask for them! He’d be perfect as a companion for joint training sessions. Rip is currently staying at a shelter in Choszczno. If you’d like to change his fate, please get in touch with us: (SMS/phone/WhatsApp) Karolina 501 Kamila 661 111 367 If you’d like to help this dog but can’t adopt him, we invite you to join our walking team! From Tuesday to Sunday, during the hours . FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE DOG, CONTACT KAROLINA AT 501051386 OR THE OFFICE AT 513 135 375 Rip! That’s a special-task dog—full of energy and eagerness to take on life! Unfortunately, life hasn’t been kind to him. First, he endured an ungrateful existence on a chain, then he was left there without care, until finally he ended up in a shelter. But a shelter is not a home! Rip is about five years old and, despite his tough past, still loves people! He’s brave and eager to make up for all those years when he didn’t experience happiness. The city isn’t a problem for him—he explores it with curiosity and a desire to discover everything! He calmly passes other dogs at a distance, though close contact with members of his own species isn’t quite his thing yet. No one ever taught him how to do that, but everything lies ahead of him! Despite his huge amount of untapped energy, he doesn’t pull hard on walks—of course, he has a steady walking pace, but if he needs to wait for his human, he’ll wait too. He loves treats and will happily do anything you ask for them! He’d be perfect as a companion for joint training sessions. Rip is currently staying at a shelter in Choszczno. If you’d like to change his fate, please get in touch with us: (SMS/phone/WhatsApp) Karolina 501 Kamila 661 111 367 If you’d like to help this dog but can’t adopt him, we invite you to join our walking team! From Tuesday to Sunday, during the hours .

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polski English Deutsch Rip! Czyli pies do zadań specjalnych, pełen energii i chęci do działania! Niestety w życiu mu nie wyszło. Najpierw niewdzięczne życie na łańcuchu by potem zostać na nim bez opieki, aż w końcu trafił do schroniska. Ale schronisko to nie dom! Rip to około 5cio letni pies, który pomimo złej przeszłości dalej kocha ludzi! Jest odważny i chętny do nadrobienia tych lat, w których nie spotkało go szczęście. Miasto nie stanowi dla niego problemu, przemieża je z zaciekawieniem i chęcią poznania wszystkiego! Psy w odległości mija spokojnie, ale nie do końca mu po drodze bliskie kontakty ze swoim gatunkiem. Nikt go tego nigdy tego nie nauczył, ale wszystko przed nim! Pomimo ogromu niespożytkowanej energii nie ciągnie mocno na spacerze, oczywiście tempo spacerowe ma, ale jeśli trzeba poczekać na człowieka to również poczeka. Kocha smaczki i chętnie dla nich zrobi co tylko chcesz! Idealnie sprawdzi się jako kompan do wspólnych treningów. Rip przebywa aktualnie w schronisku w Choszcznie. Jeśli chcesz odmienić jego los skontaktuj się z nami: (SMS/telefon/whatsapp) Karolina 501 Kamila 661 111 367 Jeśli chcesz pomóc temu psu, a nie możesz go adoptować- zapraszamy na spacery! Od wtorku do niedzieli, w godzinach . KONTAKT W SPRAWIE PSA KAROLINA 501051386 , LUB BIURO 513 135 375 Rip! Czyli pies do zadań specjalnych, pełen energii i chęci do działania! Niestety w życiu mu nie wyszło. Najpierw niewdzięczne życie na łańcuchu by potem zostać na nim bez opieki, aż w końcu trafił do schroniska. Ale schronisko to nie dom! Rip to około 5cio letni pies, który pomimo złej przeszłości dalej kocha ludzi! Jest odważny i chętny do nadrobienia tych lat, w których nie spotkało go szczęście. Miasto nie stanowi dla niego problemu, przemieża je z zaciekawieniem i chęcią poznania wszystkiego! Psy w odległości mija spokojnie, ale nie do końca mu po drodze bliskie kontakty ze swoim gatunkiem. Nikt go tego nigdy tego nie nauczył, ale wszystko przed nim! Pomimo ogromu niespożytkowanej energii nie ciągnie mocno na spacerze, oczywiście tempo spacerowe ma, ale jeśli trzeba poczekać na człowieka to również poczeka. Kocha smaczki i chętnie dla nich zrobi co tylko chcesz! Idealnie sprawdzi się jako kompan do wspólnych treningów. Rip przebywa aktualnie w schronisku w Choszcznie. Jeśli chcesz odmienić jego los skontaktuj się z nami: (SMS/telefon/whatsapp) Karolina 501 Kamila 661 111 367 Jeśli chcesz pomóc temu psu, a nie możesz go adoptować- zapraszamy na spacery! Od wtorku do niedzieli, w godzinach .

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Choszczno
Cared for by Schronisko Choszczno · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Rip home

What you'll need for Rip 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 Rip

What life with Rip looks like

Rip is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Choszczno in Poland.

An 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 Rip, answered.

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