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ROCKY

Mixed Breed · Unknown

At the beginning, he was a fearful dog, distressed by sudden movements, leash attachments, and would sometimes show his teeth out of fear. He paid no attention to the volunteers. Now, he has changed beyond recognition. With a leash, he no longer has any problems, and he loves walks – they bring him an unusual joy. He is very eager to play with people and demands attention, showing less interest in toys now. ROCKY enjoys being petted and groomed, but can be impatient. He is rather positively disposed toward other dogs. We are looking for a caregiver who will provide him with the right amount of walks, playtime, and attention and will show him the world beyond the animal shelter. It is recommended to have a few meetings with the dog before adoption.

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Na początku był zdystansowanym psem, który bał się gwałtownych ruchów, zakładania smyczy, ze strachu potrafił pokazać zęby. Nie zwracał uwagi na wolontariuszy. Teraz zmienił się nie do poznania. Ze smyczą nie ma już problemów, a spacery wręcz uwielbia - sprawiają mu one niezwykłą radość. Jest bardzo chętny do zabawy z człowiekiem i domaga się uwagi, same zabawki już mniej go interesują. Rocky lubi pieszczoty i czesanie, ale bywa niecierpliwy. Jest raczej pozytywnie nastawiony w stosunku do innych psów. Szukamy dla niego opiekuna, który zapewni mu odpowiednią ilość spacerów, zabawy i uwagi oraz pokaże mu świat poza schroniskiem. Przed adopcją zaleca się by odbyć kilka spotkań z psiakiem.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇵🇱Lublin
Shelter
Schronisko Lublin
Cared for by Schronisko Lublin · LublinLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing ROCKY home

What you'll need for ROCKY 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 ROCKY

What life with ROCKY looks like

ROCKY is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Lublin in Lublin.

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.

Lublin, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting ROCKY, answered.

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