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Skyr

Male · Adult · 5 years

Skyr is a small, sweet and energetic dog with a lot of emotions, but he has a hard time in the shelter and with the barking of other dogs. He came to the shelter with injuries on his hind leg and a torn ear, likely caused by another animal. It's possible that he was attacked by another dog, as he reacts with great fear when he sees dogs during walks. He becomes tense and starts barking, even if the dog is at a short distance. Skyr is initially wary of new people, but it doesn't last long - it takes just a moment and a few treats for him to start opening up. Once he trusts, he gives kisses, jumps on your lap and shows how much joy he has inside. He's everywhere then. Skyr is wild on the run - he runs, rolls and it's hard for him to find a moment to just lie down and rest. A lot of emotions are hidden in this small body, which he can't always handle. It also happens that he barks with fear at unfamiliar people on walks. At the beginning of the walk, Skyr pulls on the leash, but as soon as he leaves the shelter grounds, he starts walking on a loose leash and sniffing more. Traffic overwhelms him - in stress, he pulls on the leash and cuts himself off from the world a bit. That's why it's best for him to live in a relatively quiet area where the number of stimuli reaching him will be limited. In the rooms, he is also stressed at first. He circles, can't find a place for himself, listens to all the sounds and remains very alert. He needs time to feel safe. After a while, he can lie down next to a person on the couch or on their lap. He still observes the surroundings and listens, but he looks for support from the person. Skyr is looking for a home that will give him space and allow him to trust at his own pace. He needs peace, a predictable environment and a person who understands that Skyr has a lot of emotions that he doesn't know how to handle, and that calming down and feeling safe is what he needs the most.

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Skyr to mały, słodki i energiczny psiak, który ma w sobie ogrom emocji, a jednocześnie bardzo źle znosi pobyt w schronisku i obecność szczekających psów. Do schroniska trafił z ranami na tylnej nodze oraz poszarpanym uchem – najprawdopodobniej była to sprawka innego zwierzęcia. Możliwe, że został zaatakowany przez innego psa, ponieważ na widok psów podczas spacerów reaguje dużym lękiem. Cały się spina i zaczyna szczekać, nawet jeśli pies znajduje się w niewielkiej odległości. Wobec nowych osób Skyr początkowo jest nieufny, ale nie trwa to długo – wystarczy chwila i kilka smaczków, by zaczął się otwierać. Kiedy już zaufa, rozdaje buziaki, ładuje się na kolana i pokazuje, jak wiele ma w sobie radości. Jest go wtedy wszędzie pełno. Na wybiegu Skyr szaleje – biega, tarza się i trudno mu znaleźć moment, w którym mógłby po prostu położyć się i odpocząć. W tym niewielkim ciałku kryje się ogrom emocji, z którymi nie zawsze potrafi sobie poradzić. Zdarza się również, że na spacerze szczeka ze strachu na mijanych, nieznajomych ludzi. Na początku spaceru Skyr ciągnie na smyczy, jednak gdy tylko znajdzie się poza terenem schroniska, zaczyna iść na luźnej smyczy i coraz więcej węszyć. Ruch uliczny bardzo go przytłacza – w stresie ciągnie na smyczy i trochę odcina się od świata. Dlatego najlepiej, aby zamieszkał w miarę spokojnej okolicy, w której liczba docierających do niego bodźców będzie ograniczona. W pomieszczeniach na początku również jest zestresowany. Krąży, nie może znaleźć sobie miejsca, nasłuchuje wszystkich dźwięków i pozostaje bardzo czujny. Potrzebuje czasu, aby poczuć się bezpiecznie. Po pewnym czasie potrafi jednak położyć się obok człowieka na kanapie albo na jego kolanach. Nadal wtedy obserwuje otoczenie i nasłuchuje, ale szuka wsparcia u człowieka. Skyr szuka domu, który da mu przestrzeń i pozwoli zaufać we własnym tempie. Potrzebuje spokoju, przewidywalnego otoczenia i człowieka, który zrozumie, że Skyr ma w sobie duże emocji, z którymi nie wie jak sobie poradzić, a wyciszenie i poczucie bezpieczeństwa to jest to czego mu najbardziej potrzeba.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Skyr
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · Poznan

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Bringing Skyr home

What you'll need for Skyr 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 Skyr

What life with Skyr looks like

Skyr is a small adult dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

An 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.

Poznan, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Skyr, answered.

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