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Rysa

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Rysa, a female dog born in February 2023. Rysa is a beautiful, young sunbeam after her experiences. She arrived with us incredibly frightened and one could say she was afraid of everything. She did everything to maintain a distance from humans. She mostly cowered in the shed and waited to go out only when no one was around. One can assume that she was previously hurt by a human and it will be hard for her to forget about it. The comforting fact is that the female dog does not show aggression, so working with her is possible. Considering her emotional state, it is surprising that she even manages to walk on a leash, albeit not ideally and a bit nervously. Of course, it is possible to take her for a walk, but we have noticed that petting her begins to calm her down a bit, but she will still need a lot more time. It is sad that such a nice and young sunbeam was hurt and has so many fears. Apart from humans, Rysa is very afraid of loud noises and tries to escape. At first, she was also afraid of other dogs, even those very docile, and showed them her teeth. Over time, however, she got used to their company when she realized that nothing threatened her. Therefore, we are hopeful that with time, she will also get used to human company and will not run away from them. She most needs a constant human contact, as well as quiet and peace. Since time heals wounds, we are convinced that it will also help in this case. We will also be looking for her the best home, preferably one experienced in owning dogs after experiences, where our Rysa will be able to shed her fear, which hinders her normal functioning.

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Rysa, sunia urodzona w lutym 2023r. Rysa to śliczna, młoda sunieczka po przejściach. Przyjechała do nas niesamowicie wystraszona i można powiedzieć że bała się dosłownie wszystkiego. Robiła wszystko aby tylko utrzymywać dystans od człowieka. Przeważnie chowała się do budy i czekała z wyjściem jak już nikogo nie będzie. Można przypuszczać że była w przeszłości skrzywdzona przez człowieka i ciężko teraz będzie jej o tym zapomnieć. Pocieszającym jest fakt, że sunia nie wykazuje agresji, więc praca z nią jest możliwa. Biorąc pod uwagę jej stan emocjonalny zaskakujące jest to, że sunia nawet nienajgorzej radzi sobie na smyczy. Oczywiście nie idealnie i trochę nerwowo, ale jest możliwe wyjście z nią na spacer. Z czasem też zauważyliśmy że głaskanie zaczęło ją nieco uspokajać, ale jeszcze będzie potrzebowała na pewno dużo więcej czasu. Przykro patrzeć że taka fajna i młoda sunieczka została skrzywdzona i ma w sobie tyle lęków. Oprócz człowieka Rysa bardzo boi się głośnych dźwięków i próbuje ratować się ucieczką. Początkowo bała się również innych psów, nawet tych bardzo uległych i pokazywała im zęby. Z czasem jednak oswoiła się z ich towarzystwem, gdy tylko odkryła że nic jej nie grozi. Jesteśmy więc dobrej myśli, że z czasem również oswoi się z towarzystwem człowieka i nie będzie przed nim uciekać. Najbardziej potrzebuje stałego kontaktu z człowiekiem, jak również ciszy i spokoju. Skoro czas leczy rany to i jesteśmy przekonani że w tym przypadku również pomoże. Będziemy też szukać jej jak najlepszego domu, najlepiej doświadczonego w posiadaniu psów po przejściach, gdzie nasza Rysa będzie mogła pozbyć się swojego płaszcza strachu, który przeszkadza jej w normalnym funkcjonowaniu.

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

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Rysa home

What you'll need for Rysa 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 Rysa

What life with Rysa looks like

Rysa 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 Rysa, answered.

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