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Rubens

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Rubens, a male dog born in 2014, is a very cheerful and adorable pup. He quickly won us over with his sunny disposition and wonderful, joyful temperament. Soon after arriving, we realized that Rubens absolutely hates being confined to his kennel. He much prefers having space and running around outdoors. That’s precisely why he’s doing so well on the shelter’s outdoor run. Rubens has quite a bit of energy, and it’s through running that he loves to release it. He’s curious about everything and always seems to be everywhere at once. Perhaps wanting to show that he doesn’t like being alone in his kennel, he used to nibble on the wooden boards there—but thankfully, he no longer does that now. Rubens gets along great with people and clearly enjoys their company. He thoroughly enjoys petting and scratches behind the ears. The little guy already knows how to walk on a leash; when we put on his collar, he gives a few little sidesteps, but once the collar is on, he hardly pulls at all and confidently heads toward the outdoor run. In his photos, you can see how much joy Rubens takes from walking alongside his caregiver and soaking up the warm weather. From what we’ve observed, he’s not bothered by the presence of other dogs—unless he’s provoked. So he should get along fine with a gentle female dog or even a male dog, as long as the male doesn’t bother him too aggressively. Rubens isn’t one of the smallest dogs—he currently weighs about 27 kilograms—and given his age, finding him a new home won’t be easy. At first glance, you’d never guess his age—neither from his appearance nor, even more so, from his behavior. Right now, Rubens is in excellent health and has a superb appetite. If you’re looking for a dog who doesn’t require much attention, isn’t overly demanding, and happily goes about his own business, Rubens would be perfect. It’s possible that in a new home with more space, he might stop nibbling or causing mischief—but we can’t guarantee that, and it’s something you’ll need to keep in mind. We’re asking for a loving home for this delightful creature. He simply can’t spend the rest of his life locked away in a shelter kennel. Rubens is dewormed, flea-treated, vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered.

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Rubens, pies urodzony w 2014r. Rubens to bardzo pozytywne i śliczne psisko. Bardzo szybko ujął nas swoją pogodą ducha i cudownym, wesołym usposobieniem. Wkrótce po przybyciu przekonaliśmy się, że Rubens nie znosi być zamkniętym w swoim boksie. On zdecydowanie woli przestrzeń i bieganie na świeżym powietrzu. Dlatego tak dobrze odnalazł się na schroniskowym wybiegu. Rubens ma w sobie dosyć sporo energii i właśnie biegając chce ją rozładować. On jest wszystkiego ciekaw i wszędzie jest go pełno. Chyba chcąc pokazać że nie lubi być sam w swoim boksie podgryzał deski znajdujące się tam, na szczęście obecnie już tego nie robi. Rubens dobrze odnajduje się w towarzystwie ludzi i widać że chce z nimi przebywać. Takie pieszczoty jak głaskanie czy drapanie za uchem sprawiają mu dużo radości. Psiaczek umie już chodzić na smyczy, podczas zakładania obroży robi lekkie uniki, ale jak się ją już założy to nawet nie ciągnie przesadnie i pewnie idzie sobie w kierunku wybiegu. Na jego zdjęciach widać jaką Rubensowi sprawia frajdę spacerowanie przy boku opiekuna i korzystanie z ciepłej pogody. Z tego co obserwowaliśmy nie przeszkadza mu obecność innych psów, o ile nie zostanie sprowokowany. Powinien się więc dogadać z uległą sunią czy nawet samcem, jeśli ten nie będzie go zaczepiał nachalnie. Rubens nie należy do najmniejszych psów gdyż waży obecnie około 27 kilogramów i do tego jego wiek nie będzie ułatwiał znalezienie nowego domu. Na pierwszy rzut oka w ogóle nie widać po nim tego wieku, ani po wyglądzie, ani tym bardziej po zachowaniu. Rubens cieszy się obecnie świetnym zdrowiem i ma doskonały apetyt. Jeśli ktoś szukałby psa który nie potrzebuje dużo uwagi, nie jest dokuczliwy i sam zajmuje się swoimi sprawami to Rubens byłby idealny. Możliwe że w nowym domu mając większą przestrzeń nie będzie nic podgryzał czy niszczył, ale nie możemy dać gwarancji i trzeba mieć do na uwadze. Prosimy o dobry domek dla tej sympatycznej istoty. On nie może spędzić reszty życia w schroniskowym boksie. Rubens jest odrobaczony, odpchlony, zaszczepiony, zaczipowany i wykastrowany.

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski)
Living with Rubens
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski) · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rubens home

What you'll need for Rubens 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 Rubens

What life with Rubens looks like

Rubens is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski) in Poland.

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 Rubens, answered.

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