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SHON

Unknown · Senior · 12 years

Shon came to us from Ukraine along with several other dogs. He’s small and utterly adorable—people adore him above all else. As a result of a spinal injury, he has limited mobility in one of his legs and requires slightly different care than most dogs. He needs a wheelchair for walks (especially on concrete surfaces), and at home, he requires diapers. Our veterinarians at the shelter can provide you with detailed information. P { margin-bottom: 0. 21cm }

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Shon przyjechał do nas z Ukrainy wraz z kilkoma innymi psiakami. Jest niewielki, przeuroczy – ludzi kocha ponad wszystko. W wyniku urazu kręgosłupa ma niesprawne tyle łapki i wymaga nieco innej opieki niż większość psów. Na spacery (szczególnie tam gdzie jest beton) konieczny jest wózek, w domu pielucha. Szczegółowych informacji udzielą nasi lekarze w schronisku. P { margin-bottom: 0. 21cm }

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇵🇱Kraków
Shelter
Schronisko Kraków
Cared for by Schronisko Kraków · Kraków
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing SHON home

What you'll need for SHON 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 SHON

What life with SHON looks like

SHON is a small senior dog waiting at Schronisko Kraków in Kraków.

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.

Kraków, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting SHON, answered.

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