How do I contact the shelter about Spike?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Józefowie handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Spike on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Spike if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Józefowie 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 Spike 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 Spike 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 Józefowie early rather than rehoming privately; they know Spike 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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Spike

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

The dog was raised in the city. He keeps the apartment clean. Left alone, he sometimes does a bit of vocalizing, but he doesn’t bark constantly. He’s been trained to use public transportation, making long trips easy for him as well. Spike is friendly toward people, including strangers. He doesn’t wake anyone up early for a walk, nor does he beg at mealtime. He doesn’t like loud noises; we recommend a home without small children for him. Spike only gets along with very submissive, calm dogs. He won’t mix well with dogs who are immediately eager to play or overly pushy. The dog is healthy and fully vaccinated. He has no allergies or intolerances. He’s currently staying in a foster home in Warsaw.Gender: maleYear of birth: 2021Size: medium (about 20 kg)Neutered: soonContact for adoption inquiries: volunteer Małgosia, 608 315 461; volunteer Klaudia, 512 237 880We want to find the best possible home for him, so we’ll ask interested adopters to fill out an adoption questionnaire: Kundellos.pl/adoptacyjna-ankieta.By adopting a dog, you take responsibility for the life of a living creature for the next several years. An animal is not a possession. We do not give dogs away on chains! A condition of adoption is signing an adoption agreement, covering the costs of preventive care, and agreeing to possible pre- and post-adoption visits. It’s also a condition of adoption that the dog undergoes spaying or neutering within an agreed timeframe—if this procedure hasn’t already been performed.

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Psiak jest wychowany w mieście. Zachowuje czystość w mieszkaniu. Zostawiony sam czasem trochę wokalizuje, ale nie szczeka cały czas. Jest nauczony jazdy komunikacją zbiorową, także w długie podróże. Spike jest przyjaźnie nastawiony wobec ludzi, także obcych. Nie budzi z rana na spacer, nie żebrze przy jedzeniu. Nie przepada za głośnymi dźwiękami, zalecamy dla niego dom bez małych dzieci. Spike akceptuje tylko bardzo uległe, spokojne psy. Nie dogada się z psami chętnymi od razu do zabawy czy nachalnymi. Psiak jest zdrowy, zaszczepiony. Nie ma alergii ani nietolerancji. Przebywa w domu tymczasowym w Warszawie. płeć: samiecur. 2021wielkość: średni (ok 20 kg)kastracja: wkrótce Kontakt w sprawie adopcji: wolontariuszka Małgosia 608 315 461, wolontariuszka Klaudia 512 237 880 Chcemy znaleźć dom najlepszy z możliwych, dlatego zainteresowanych będziemy prosili o wypełnienie ankiety adopcyjnej: Kundellos. pl/ankieta-adopcyjna Adoptując psa, bierzemy na siebie odpowiedzialność za los żywego stworzenia na następnych kilkanaście lat. Zwierzę nie jest rzeczą. Nie wydajemy psów na łańcuch! Warunkiem adopcji jest podpisanie umowy adopcyjnej, zwrot kosztów profilaktyki oraz zgoda na ewentualne wizyty przed i poadopcyjne. Warunkiem adopcji jest też wykonanie zabiegu sterylizacji/kastracji w ustalonym terminie, o ile zabieg ten nie był wykonany wcześniej.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇵🇱Józefów

Shelter

Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Józefowie

Living with Spike

✓Vaccinated
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Józefowie · Józefów Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Spike home

What you'll need for Spike in week one.

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About Spike

What life with Spike looks like

Spike is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Józefowie in Józefów.

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.

Józefów, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Spike, answered.

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