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Roxy

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Roxy is a young female dog born in 2023, of German Shepherd type, who arrived at our shelter as a well-groomed and well-cared-for pet. Her weight of around 30 kilograms confirms that she hasn't been wandering the streets for long and has never experienced hunger. From the very first moments, she revealed herself to be a strong, energetic, and extremely people-friendly dog. The initial days in her new environment were somewhat stressful for her; during the first few days, she seemed slightly lost and overwhelmed by the change in surroundings. However, with each passing day, she became increasingly open to interacting with her caregivers. Still, she doesn't quite feel comfortable in the shelter's reality, surrounded by so many dogs and constant noise. Roxy is an exceptionally curious and sociable dog. She thoroughly enjoys human company, happily spends time with her caregivers, and clearly values attention and affection. Being petted brings her great pleasure, and being close to humans gives her a sense of security. In interactions with people, she shows no signs of aggression; however, given her lively temperament, she requires careful supervision and is definitely not suitable for everyone. Roxy handles daily grooming routines and vet visits well—as long as they don't last too long. She needs a bit more training in walking on a leash; she can pull quite strongly, especially when something catches her interest or when she spots another dog. So far, her interactions with other shelter residents have been positive—she’s been gentle and delicate toward them. Roxy is rather picky when it comes to food. Dry kibble doesn’t suit her very well, and she definitely prefers wet food, which any new caregiver should take into account when adopting her. In shelter conditions, she keeps her kennel tidy, but it’s clear that she misses freedom. She does much better in an outdoor run, where even when left alone, she occupies herself with her own activities. At those times, she doesn’t pay much attention to her caregivers, as she’s completely absorbed in sniffing every corner of the area. This is a dog who will thrive best with active people who enjoy walks and spending time together—where Roxy will have plenty of engaging activities and someone who’s willing to continue working with her. Ideally, she’d be adopted by a breed enthusiast who understands their needs and requirements. Roxy certainly deserves a responsible and loving home where she can regain a full sense of security and once again feel needed and loved by her people. She’s an exceptionally friendly, loyal, and warm-hearted dog who will repay her owners with unwavering devotion. Roxy is dewormed, flea-treated, vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed.

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Roxy to młoda sunia urodzona w 2023 roku, w typie owczarka niemieckiego, która trafiła do naszego schroniska jako zadbany i dobrze utrzymany pies. Waga wynosząca około 30 kilogramów potwierdza że sunia nie błąkała się długo po ulicach i nie zaznała jeszcze głodu. Od pierwszych chwil dała się poznać jako silna, energiczna oraz bardzo przyjazna wobec ludzi sunia. Początki w nowym miejscu były dla niej nieco stresujące i przez pierwsze dni wydawała się lekko zagubiona oraz oszołomiona zmianą otoczenia, jednak z każdym dniem coraz bardziej otwierała się na kontakt z opiekunami. Nie do końca jednak potrafi odnaleźć się w schroniskowej rzeczywistości, wśród tylu psów i panującego hałasu. Roxy jest sunią niezwykle ciekawską i kontaktową. Bardzo lubi obecność człowieka, chętnie spędza czas z opiekunami i wyraźnie ceni sobie uwagę oraz czułość. Głaskanie sprawia jej dużą przyjemność, a bliskość człowieka daje jej poczucie bezpieczeństwa. W kontaktach z ludźmi nie wykazuje żadnych oznak agresji, jednak z uwagi na jej temperament jest wymagająca w opiece i na pewno nie dla każdego. Sunia dobrze radzi sobie podczas codziennych czynności pielęgnacyjnych oraz wizyt przy zabiegach, o ile nie trwają zbyt długo. Wymaga nieco podszkolenia w chodzeniu na smyczy, potrafi dosyć mocno pociągnąć zwłaszcza gdy ją coś zaciekawi, lub kiedy zobaczy innego psa. Jej kontakty z innymi podopiecznymi były jak dotąd pozytywne, sunia była w stosunku do nich łagodna i delikatna. Roxy jest dosyć wybredna jeśli chodzi o pożywienie. Sucha karma jej niezbyt odpowiada i zdecydowanie preferuje mokrą, co nowy opiekun musi wziąć pod uwagę adoptując ją. W warunkach schroniskowych zachowuje porządek w swoim boksie, ale widać że brakuje jej wolności. Zdecydowanie lepiej jej jest na wybiegu, gdzie nawet zostając sama zajmuje się swoimi sprawami. Wtedy nawet nie zwraca specjalnie uwagi na opiekunów gdyż taka jest zaabsorbowana wąchaniem każdego kawałka terenu. To sunia, która odnajdzie się głownie u osób aktywnych, lubiących spacery i wspólne spędzanie czasu, gdzie Roxy będzie miała zapewnione jakieś zajęcie i kogoś kto będzie nastawiony na dalszą pracę z nią. Najlepiej gdyby adoptował ją miłośnik rasy znający ich potrzeby i wymagania. Roxy z pewnością zasługuje na odpowiedzialny i kochający dom, w którym odzyska pełne poczucie bezpieczeństwa i będzie mogła na nowo poczuć się potrzebna i kochana u boku swoich ludzi. To wyjątkowo sympatyczna, wierna i pełna ciepła sunia, która odwdzięczy się swoim oddaniem. Roxy jest odrobaczona, odpchlona, zaszczepiona, zaczipowana i wysterylizowana.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski)
Living with Roxy
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
Cared for by Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski) · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Roxy home

What you'll need for Roxy 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 Roxy

What life with Roxy looks like

Roxy is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski) 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 Roxy, answered.

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