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Shizi

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Shizu—a Shih Tzu of exceptional beauty—is looking for a understanding home! Despite a difficult past and experiences of human cruelty, this dog still longs to trust and love. He’s an approximately 3-year-old male with a stunning black-and-white coat. He’s been named Shizu. In Japanese, the word “shizu” means “peace,” “quiet,” and “purity.” This name is a promise of his new life—after years of fear and pain, Shizu wholeheartedly deserves peaceful serenity, a safe haven, and a clean slate filled only with happy memories alongside a loving human companion. What is he like in everyday interactions? A cheerful optimist: Despite the hardships he’s endured, he’s a friendly and joyful dog. Contact on his own terms: He really enjoys the calm presence of a human. He’s becoming increasingly brave and actively seeks interaction, though building a bond takes time. A trusted friend: He doesn’t appreciate intrusive physical contact—especially around the head (a painful reminder from his past). However, to people he knows well and trusts, he already allows himself to be picked up. Sociable with other dogs: He feels great in the company of other small dogs, and their presence has a positive effect on him. What are we working on? Shizu is learning to live again, and he’s incredibly receptive. Currently at the foundation, we’re practicing: Desensitization to touch: We’re slowly showing him that human hands bring only good things. Walking ABCs: The boy is learning to walk on a leash and to accept a collar and muzzle (necessary for veterinary procedures). Mental stimulation games: He loves scent-based games and licking lickimats—this wonderfully calms him down and reduces stress. Being left alone: In a new environment, he may experience separation anxiety (vocalizing/restlessness). This could be a strong reaction to change, so the future guardian should be prepared to work through this issue. Health and prevention: The dog is currently unneutered. Before adoption, he’ll receive a full medical check-up: vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped. What kind of home are we looking for? We’re seeking a patient, calm home that understands the specific needs of dogs who’ve been through tough times—a home that won’t force Shizu into cuddles but will give him time and space, respecting his boundaries. Due to his need for peace and ongoing desensitization work, this dog isn’t suitable right now for a home with young children. We provide behavioral support during the initial period after adoption. A condition of adoption is completing a pre-adoption questionnaire.

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Shizu – wyjątkowej urody Shih Tzu szuka wyrozumiałego domu! Pies, który mimo trudnej przeszłości i doświadczenia ludzkiego okrucieństwa, wciąż chce ufać i kochać. To około 3-letni samiec o przepięknym, czarno-białym umaszczeniu. Otrzymał imię Shizu. W języku japońskim słowo oznacza „spokój”, „ciszę” oraz „czystość”. To imię to obietnica jego nowego życia – po latach strachu i bólu, Shizu całym sobą zasługuje na święty spokój, bezpieczną przystań i czystą kartę, którą zapisze już tylko dobrymi wspomnieniami u boku kochającego człowieka. Jaki jest w codziennym kontakcie? Wesoły optymista: Mimo doznanych krzywd, jest psem kontaktowym i radosnym. Kontakt na własnych zasadach: Bardzo lubi spokojną obecność człowieka. Coraz odważniej sam szuka kontaktu, jednak budowanie więzi wymaga czasu. Zaufany przyjaciel: nie przepada za nachalnym dotykiem – zwłaszcza w okolicach głowy (to bolesna pamiątka z przeszłości). Jednak osobom, które dobrze zna i którym ufa, pozwala już na branie na ręce. Towarzyski wobec psów: Świetnie czuje się w towarzystwie innych małych psów, ich obecność dobrze na niego wpływa.Nad czym pracujemy? Shizu uczy się życia na nowo a jest niezwykle pojętny.Obecnie w fundacji ćwiczymy: Odwrażliwianie na dotyk: Powoli pokazujemy mu, że ludzka ręka niesie tylko dobro. Spacerowe ABC: Chłopak uczy się chodzenia na smyczy oraz akceptacji obroży i kagańca (potrzebnego do zabiegów weterynaryjnych). Zabawy umysłowe: Uwielbia zabawy węchowe i wylizywanie lickimaty – to fantastycznie go wycisza i redukuje stres. Zostawanie samemu: W nowym miejscu może pojawić się lęk separacyjny (wokalizacja/niepokój). Może to być silna reakcja na zmiany, dlatego przyszły opiekun powinien być gotowy na przepracowanie tego tematu. Zdrowie i profilaktyka:Piesek jest obecnie niekastrowany. Przed adopcją zostanie kompleksowo przygotowany: Zaszczepiony Odrobaczony Zaczipowany Jakiego domu szukamy? Szukamy domu cierpliwego, spokojnego i świadomego specyfiki psów po przejściach. Domu, który nie będzie zmuszał Shizu do przytulania, lecz da mu czas i przestrzeń, dbając o jego granice.Ze względu na potrzebę spokoju i pracy nad odwrażliwianiem na dotyk, piesek nie nadaje się obecnie do domu z małymi dziećmi. Zapewniamy wsparcie behawiorysty na początkowym etapie po adopcji. Warunkiem adopcji jest wypełnienie ankiety przedadopcyjnej.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Fundacja Wzajemnie Pomocni
Living with Shizi
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Fundacja Wzajemnie Pomocni · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Shizi home

What you'll need for Shizi 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 Shizi

What life with Shizi looks like

Shizi is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fundacja Wzajemnie Pomocni 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 Shizi, answered.

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