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Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Unfortunately our Riska requires very experienced caregivers. 24.05.2021 Comment from the family who adopted Riska: She loves riding in a car. At home she can be alone although she doesn't like it. Her favorite place is the couch with cushions, she plays with a ball, chases and jumps despite her 10 years. On walks she is very well-behaved, walks by the leg and isn't interested in other dogs. She defends her territory and lets you know when someone she doesn't know wants to enter the house. Naturally, she still needs some work, but I think - I am sure that there is a lot of love in her that she will give for a place on the sofa. After so many years she finally found a new home in Hamburg :-) It was worth waiting for such a wonderful family! 18.05.2021 Riska came back again, the owners arrived on 5.11.2014 with the decision to return Riska because supposedly she destroys, urinates in the house and when they ran out of ideas they said that allergies appeared in the children to the fur. We didn't see any medical certificate or any proof that the children actually had an allergy. The owners were also aggressive and under the influence of alcohol 05.11.2014 Now I have new owners who love me ;)) 24.01.2011 Riska (senior) is a small, female dog. She came to the animal shelter from ul. 3-go Maja. Unfortunately, she was given up by the owners ;(( She is very unhappy when she can't be with the people she loves. There is a lot of joy and willingness to give happiness in her;)) Unfortunately after the failed adoption Risia needs more time than before to trust someone, but once she trusts she will also love with all her strength, as much as one can love :-) She nicely sits on command, besides that she is very obedient, responds to calls, doesn't pull on the leash, always politely waits in line for her treat. Every time someone comes for her, her favorite volunteer is Riska who jumps into her arms.

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Niestety nasza Riska wymaga bardzo doświadczonych opiekunów. 24.05.2021Komentarz od rodziny, która adoptowała Riskę:Uwielbia jazdę samochodem. W domu potrafi zostać sama chociaż nie lubi. Jej ulubione miejsce to kanapa z poduszkami, bawi się piłeczką, gania i skacze pomimo swoich 10 lat. Na spacerach jest bardzo grzeczna idzie przy nodze i nie interesują ją inne psiaki. Broni swego terytorium dając znać gdy ktoś obcy kogo ona nie zna chce wejść do domu. Naturalnie trzeba jeszcze z nią trochę popracować, ale myślę wręcz jestem pewna że jest w niej dużo miłości, która odda za miejsce na tapczanie.Po tylu latach doczekała się nowego domku w Hamburgu :-) Warto było czekać na tak wspaniałą rodzinę! 18.05.2021 Riska znowu wróciła, właściciele zjawili się 5.11.2014 z decyzją, że zwracają Riskę, bo rzekomo demoluje,sika w domu a kiedy już skończyły im się pomysły powiedzieli, że u dzieci wystąpiła alergia na sierść. Można jeszcze dodać, że nie zobaczyliśmy żadnego zaświadczenia lekarskiego czy faktycznie dzieci mają alergię. Właściciele również byli agresywni oraz pod wpływem alkoholu 05.11.2014Teraz mam nowych włascicieli którzy mnie kochają ;)) 24.01.2011 Riska (seniorka) to malutka, suczka. Do schroniska trafiła z ul.3-go Maja. Niestety, została oddana przez właścicieli ;(( Jest bardzo nieszczęśliwa, kiedy nie może być z ludźmi, których uwielbia. Jest w niej mnóstwo radości i ochoty do dawania szczęścia;)) Niestety po powrocie z nieudanej adopcji Risia potrzebuje więcej czasu niż kiedyś, żeby komuś zaufać, ale jak już zaufa to też pokocha ze wszystkich sił, najbardziej jak tylko pokochać można :-) Ładnie potrafi siadać na komendę, poza tym jest bardzo posłuszna, reaguje na zawołanie, nie ciągnie na smyczy, zawsze grzecznie czeka w kolejce na swojego smaczka Zawsze kiedy przychodzi po nią jej ulubiona wolontariuszka to Riska wręcz wskakuje jej w objęcia. <----- Zajrzyj tu

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇵🇱Zabrze
Shelter
Schronisko Zabrze
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Bringing Riska home

What you'll need for Riska 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 Riska

What life with Riska looks like

Riska is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Zabrze in Zabrze.

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 Riska, answered.

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