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STEFAN

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STEFAN was surrendered to the animal shelter by the previous owner. We don't know how he was treated, but it seems like a dog who doesn't quite know how to react to the presence of humans. On one hand, he barks hysterically and enjoys visits from volunteers, on the other hand, he may whine due to emotions. This is a dog for whom adoption will require effort - get to know him on walks and make him feel comfortable in your company. All of this is achievable. Working with such a dog is an exceptional experience, every progress, every sign of attachment and trust will be a reason for pride and will bring a lot of happiness. STEFAN has already learned a lot - people he trusts allow him to have a leash, he controls his emotions. There is a lot of work ahead of him, which can be facilitated by knowing some commands from Stefka, for example "sit" - obediently returning balls or a positive attitude towards other dogs. He is of medium size in the spaniel type.

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Stefan został oddany do schroniska przez dotychczasowego właściciela. Nie wiemy, jak był przez niego traktowany, jednak wydaje się psem, który nie do końca wie, jak reagować na obecność człowieka. Z jednej strony, histerycznie szczekając, cieszy się z odwiedzin wolontariusza, z drugiej na wszelki wypadek z emocji powarkuje. Jest psem, przed którego adopcją trzeba będzie się postarać - poznać na spacerach i sprawić, że będzie sę czuł komfortowo w Waszym towarzystwie. To wszystko jest wykonalne. Praca z takim psem to wyjątkowe przeżycie, każdy postęp, każda oznaka przywiązania i zaufania będzie powodem do dumy i da wiele szczęścia. Stefan wiele się już nauczył - osoby którym ufa pozwala na zapinanie smyczy, panowanuje nad emocjami. Przed nim sporo pracy, którą może ułatwić znajomość przez Stefka niektórych komend - np. "siad" - posłuszne oddawanie piłeczek czy pozytywny stosunek do i innych czworonogów. Jest średniej wielkości w typie spaniela.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇵🇱Kraków
Shelter
Schronisko Kraków
Living with STEFAN
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Schronisko Kraków · Kraków

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing STEFAN home

What you'll need for STEFAN 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
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About STEFAN

What life with STEFAN looks like

STEFAN is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Schronisko Kraków in Kraków.

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.

Note from the shelter: Behavioral rehabilitation needed - reactive and fearful, requires patient training and socialization work

🇵🇱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 STEFAN, answered.

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