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STRZAŁA

Female · Puppy · 4 months

STRZAŁA is a very young female dog who came to the animal shelter as an approximately 10-month-old, unhandled puppy. She was found, so her previous history remains unknown. The beginning was very difficult for her. She avoided contact with people, did not allow herself to be touched, and the presence of humans caused her strong fear. She also did not know how to walk on a leash - this experience was completely new for her and she reacted with panic, trying to chew through the attached leash. Over time, she started to make progress. Currently, she is doing better during walks, especially when accompanied by one of the dogs she lives with. However, she is still very alert and tense, as if constantly expecting a threat. In the kennel, she usually hides in the hut, looking for a sense of security. People are still a source of fear for her - she is afraid of every person entering the kennel, although she does not show aggression. The exception is the sector caregiver, whose presence causes her joy and tail wagging - she is the one who takes care of her every day. STRZAŁA needs time to trust humans. A calm, confident second dog would help in her adaptation. Also necessary would be appropriate precautions, such as anti-escape harnesses. This is a female dog with very high sensitivity and shyness, therefore she needs a responsible caregiver who will approach her with patience and calmness.

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Strzała to młodziutka sunia, która jako około 10-miesięczny, nieoswojony szczeniak trafiła do schroniska. Została znaleziona, dlatego jej wcześniejsze losy pozostają nieznane. Początki były dla niej bardzo trudne. Unikała kontaktu z człowiekiem, nie dawała się dotknąć, a obecność ludzi wywoływała u niej silny strach. Nie znała też chodzenia na smyczy – to doświadczenie było dla niej całkowicie nowe i reagowała na nie paniką, próbując przegryźć przypiętą smycz. Z czasem zaczęła robić postępy. Obecnie podczas spacerów radzi sobie coraz lepiej, szczególnie gdy towarzyszy jej jeden z psów, z którymi mieszka. Nadal jednak jest bardzo czujna i spięta, jakby stale spodziewała się zagrożenia. W boksie zwykle kryje się w budce, szukając tam poczucia bezpieczeństwa. Ludzie wciąż są dla niej źródłem lęku – boi się każdej osoby wchodzącej do boksu, choć nie przejawia agresji. Wyjątkiem jest opiekunka sektora, której obecność wywołuje u niej radość i merdanie ogonem – to właśnie ona codziennie się nią zajmuje. Strzała potrzebuje czasu, by zaufać człowiekowi. W adaptacji pomógłby jej spokojny, pewny siebie drugi pies. Konieczne będzie także odpowiednie zabezpieczenie, na przykład szelki antyucieczkowe. To sunia o bardzo dużej wrażliwości i lękliwości, dlatego potrzebuje odpowiedzialnego opiekuna, który podejdzie do niej z cierpliwością i spokojem. Kontakt do wolontariuszki: 507 826 269

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇵🇱Kraków
Shelter
Schronisko Kraków
Living with STRZAŁA
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Schronisko Kraków · Kraków

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing STRZAŁA home

What you'll need for STRZAŁA 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
  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 STRZAŁA

What life with STRZAŁA looks like

STRZAŁA is a small puppy/kitten dog waiting at Schronisko Kraków in Kraków.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

Note from the shelter: Requires anti-escape harness, needs patient and calm approach, benefits from presence of confident companion dog

🇵🇱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 STRZAŁA, answered.

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