How do I contact the shelter about STELLA?

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 STELLA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt STELLA 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 STELLA 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 STELLA 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 STELLA 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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STELLA

Female · 2 years

Birth year: 2022 A large, nicely coated female dog who was left behind before the holidays at Life Window. She is probably one of many dogs abandoned during this period so that the owner could go on vacation in peace. It is hard to describe the stress and drama that such animals experience. STELLA did not allow herself to be touched, she defended herself from any relationship with people, she was very afraid of various situations that annoyed her. Unfortunately, she had to slowly get used to a new life, but she makes progress every day. She likes walks, where for a moment she forgets her sadness. She comes alive sniffing in the grass and enjoying relaxing movement. She becomes sad when returning to the kennel, not being able to be with people, toward whom she is already gaining trust. We are very asking for a good, responsible and calm home for Stelli. We would like her to end up with people for whom she will be a family member and not an object that can be discarded when it starts to bother or bore them. STELLA deserves happiness and we strongly believe that the best is still ahead of her.

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Rok urodzenia: 2022 Duża, ładnie umaszczona suczka, która została pozostawiona przed wakacjami w Oknie Życia. Zapewne jest jednym z wielu psów porzuconych w tym okresie aby właściciel mógł spokojnie wyjechać na urlop. Trudno opisać jaki stres i dramat przeżywają takie zwierzęta. Stella nie pozwalała się dotknąć, broniła przed jakąkolwiek relacją z ludźmi, bardzo obawiała różnych sytuacji, które ją irytowały. Niestety musiała powoli przywyknąć do nowego życia ale codziennie robi postępy. Lubi spacery, na których choć na chwilę zapomina o smutku. Ożywia się węsząc w trawach i zażywając odprężającego ruchu. Smutnieje wracając do boksu nie mogąc być z ludźmi, do których nabiera już zaufania. Bardzo prosimy o dobry, odpowiedzialny i spokojny dom dla Stelli. Chcielibyśmy aby trafiła do ludzi, dla których będzie członkiem rodziny a nie przedmiotem, którego można się pozbyć kiedy zacznie przeszkadzać lub się znudzi. Stella zasługuje na szczęście i mocno wierzymy, że wszystko co najlepsze dopiero przed nią.

Size

Large

Age

2 years

Location

🇵🇱Kraków

Shelter

Schronisko Kraków

Living with STELLA

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Bringing STELLA home

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About STELLA

What life with STELLA looks like

STELLA is a large adult dog waiting at Schronisko Kraków in Kraków.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Requires patient, calm approach due to abandonment trauma and trust issues

🇵🇱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 STELLA, answered.

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