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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

To really take Stefan away from people, you would have to try very hard. He is an extremely sociable gentleman. He might feel offended only if you mention his age, as it completely upsets him. And I respect that. We both don't agree that he's supposedly 10 years old. It is indeed true that he weighs over 30kg. But not 10 years old, you know. His mind is always active, his legs are as spry as a young man's, and he never stops smiling. So don't be offended by "oh oh oh, just not a senior". Stefan is more of the gentleman who charms all the ladies at the sanatorium during dance classes and chats up the nurses while lying in the blueberries. There is still a lot ahead of him. Just don't put him in an animal shelter, because it's hard to take care of his well-being there. So once again - before you, a young-spirited gentleman called Stefan. What is he like? He loves walks, enjoys human company, and doesn't refuse to enjoy life's pleasures. He goes at his own pace, takes every chance to get outside the animal shelter and totally enjoys the world. We don't know his past - he was wandering around the village until someone reported him. Maybe he ran away in search of adventures and new challenges? It seems very likely, as he really values his trips. In the city, he behaves perfectly, and it seems he would find his way well on a housing estate as long as there is an elevator or just a few stairs to reach the apartment. I see him in the morning walking with his person to the local bakery for buns. Of course, one will be for him. Stefan is ideally suited for pampering and love. I assume he can fit well as a second dog - he lives in a box with a buddy, the guys get along well in the kennel run as well as on walks. Of course, this is always to be verified, but there is hope. So if you have a weakness for cheerful elderly dogs, Stefan is the ideal candidate for spending his autumn years at Sanatorium under the Warm Blanket. He really hopes he gets adopted. He will bring a lot of joy - he knows how to repay it, without a doubt! He is waiting for meetings and walks in the animal shelter in Choszczno - if you have questions, need help with meeting, or maybe you have fallen for him - I am available - call, write, come - volunteer Karolina - phone/WhatsApp 501051386 If you want to help this dog, but cannot adopt him - we invite you for walks! Every day at . CONTACT FOR THE DOG KAROLINA 501051386, OR OFFICE 513 135 375 To really take Stefan away from people, you would have to try very hard. He is an extremely sociable gentleman. He might feel offended only if you mention his age, as it completely upsets him. And I respect that. We both don't agree that he's supposedly 10 years old. It is indeed true that he weighs over 30kg. But not 10 years old, you know. His mind is always active, his legs are as spry as a young man's, and he never stops smiling. So don't be offended by "oh oh oh, just not a senior". Stefan is more of the gentleman who charms all the ladies at the sanatorium during dance classes and chats up the nurses while lying in the blueberries. There is still a lot ahead of him. Just don't put him in an animal shelter, because it's hard to take care of his well-being there. So once again - before you, a young-spirited gentleman called Stefan. What is he like? He loves walks, enjoys human company, and doesn't refuse to enjoy life's pleasures. He goes at his own pace, takes every chance to get outside the animal shelter and totally enjoys the world. We don't know his past - he was wandering around the village until someone reported him. Maybe he ran away in search of adventures and new challenges? It seems very likely, as he really values his trips. In the city, he behaves perfectly, and it seems he would find his way well on a housing estate as long as there is an elevator or just a few stairs to reach the apartment. I see him in the morning walking with his person to the local bakery for buns. Of course, one will be for him. Stefan is ideally suited for pampering and love. I assume he can fit well as a second dog - he lives in a box with a buddy, the guys get along well in the kennel run as well as on walks. Of course, this is always to be verified

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polski English Deutsch Żeby Stefana zrazić do człowieka to naprawdę trzeba by się bardzo postarać. Niezwykle towarzyski jegomość z niego. Może poczuć urazę jedynie jeśli wypomnisz mu jego wiek, gdyż wypiera go całkowicie. I ja to szanuję. Nie godzimy się bowiem oboje z tym, że podobno ma 10 lat. To, że waży powyżej 30kg to owszem fakt. Ale no nie 10 lat, co to to nie. W głowie ciągle maj, w nogach sprawność młokosa, uśmiech nie schodzi mu z pyska. Także nie zrażajcie się, że “ojojoj tylko nie senior”. Stefan to raczej ten pan co w sanatorium zabawia wszystkie damy na potańcówkach i zagaduje pielęgniarki leżąc w borowinach. Jeszcze wiele przed nim. Byle nie w schronisku bo tu ciężko zadbać o jego dobrostan. Także jeszcze raz - przed państwem młody duchem imć Stefan. Jaki on jest? Bardzo lubi spacerki, lubi towarzystwo ludzi, nie odmawia sobie korzystania z przyjemności życia. Hasa w swoim tempie, korzysta z każdej szansy na wyjście za mury schroniska i totalnie cieszy go świat. Nie znamy jego przeszłości - błąkał się po wsi aż ktoś go zgłosił. Może uciekł w poszukiwaniu przygód i nowych wyzwań? Wydaje się to bardzo prawdopodobne, bo wycieczki bardzo sobie ceni. W mieście zachowuje się wzorowo, wydaje się, że dobrze odnajdzie się również na osiedlu byle miał windę lub niewiele schodów do pokonania do mieszkania. Widzę jak rano idzie ze swoim człowiekiem do lokalnej piekarni po bułeczki. Oczywiście jedna będzie dla niego. Stefan nadaje się idealnie do rozpieszczania i kochania. Zakładam, że dobrze może się odnaleźć jako drugi pies - w boksie mieszka z kumplem, chłopaki dobrze się dogadują w kojcu jak i na spacerach. Oczywiście to zawsze do weryfikacji, ale nadzieja jest. Także jeśli masz słabość do wesołych psich seniorów to Stefan jest wymarzonym kandydatem do spędzenia jesieni życia w Sanatorium pod Ciepłym Kocykiem. Bardzo na to liczy, że się załapie. Da wiele radości - umie się odwdzięczyć, bez dwóch zdań! Czeka na zapoznania i spacery w schronisku w Choszcznie - macie pytania, potrzebujecie pomocy w zapoznaniu, a może przepadliście w jego oczach - jestem do dyspozycji - dzwońcie, piszcie, przyjeżdżajcie - wolontariuszka Karolina - tel/Whatsapp 501051386 Jeśli chcesz pomóc temu psu, a nie możesz go adoptować- zapraszamy na spacery! Codziennie w godzinach . KONTAKT W SPRAWIE PSA KAROLINA 501051386 , LUB BIURO 513 135 375 Żeby Stefana zrazić do człowieka to naprawdę trzeba by się bardzo postarać. Niezwykle towarzyski jegomość z niego. Może poczuć urazę jedynie jeśli wypomnisz mu jego wiek, gdyż wypiera go całkowicie. I ja to szanuję. Nie godzimy się bowiem oboje z tym, że podobno ma 10 lat. To, że waży powyżej 30kg to owszem fakt. Ale no nie 10 lat, co to to nie. W głowie ciągle maj, w nogach sprawność młokosa, uśmiech nie schodzi mu z pyska. Także nie zrażajcie się, że “ojojoj tylko nie senior”. Stefan to raczej ten pan co w sanatorium zabawia wszystkie damy na potańcówkach i zagaduje pielęgniarki leżąc w borowinach. Jeszcze wiele przed nim. Byle nie w schronisku bo tu ciężko zadbać o jego dobrostan. Także jeszcze raz - przed państwem młody duchem imć Stefan. Jaki on jest? Bardzo lubi spacerki, lubi towarzystwo ludzi, nie odmawia sobie korzystania z przyjemności życia. Hasa w swoim tempie, korzysta z każdej szansy na wyjście za mury schroniska i totalnie cieszy go świat. Nie znamy jego przeszłości - błąkał się po wsi aż ktoś go zgłosił. Może uciekł w poszukiwaniu przygód i nowych wyzwań? Wydaje się to bardzo prawdopodobne, bo wycieczki bardzo sobie ceni. W mieście zachowuje się wzorowo, wydaje się, że dobrze odnajdzie się również na osiedlu byle miał windę lub niewiele schodów do pokonania do mieszkania. Widzę jak rano idzie ze swoim człowiekiem do lokalnej piekarni po bułeczki. Oczywiście jedna będzie dla niego. Stefan nadaje się idealnie do rozpieszczania i kochania. Zakładam, że dobrze może się odnaleźć jako drugi pies - w boksie mieszka z kumplem, chłopaki dobrze się dogadują w kojcu jak i na spacerach. Oczywiście to zawsze do weryfikacji, ale nadzieja jest. Także jeśli masz słabość do wesołych psich seniorów to Stefan jest wymarzonym kandydatem do spędzenia jesieni życia w Sanatorium pod Ciepłym Kocykiem. Bardzo na to liczy, że się załapie. Da wiele radości - umie się odwdzięczyć, bez dwóch zdań! Czeka na zapoznania i spacery w schronisku w Choszcznie - macie pytania, potrzebujecie pomocy w zapoznaniu, a może przepadliście w jego oczach - jestem do dyspozycji - dzwońcie, piszcie, przyjeżdżajcie - wolontariuszka Karolina - tel/Whatsapp 501051386 Jeśli chcesz pomóc temu psu, a nie możesz go adoptować- zapraszamy na spacery! Codziennie w godzinach .

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Choszczno
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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
  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
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    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 Stefan

What life with Stefan looks like

Stefan is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Choszczno in Poland.

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.

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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 Choszczno 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 Choszczno 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 Choszczno 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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