How do I contact the shelter about SZARIK?

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

Can I adopt SZARIK if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hundehilfe Polen 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 SZARIK 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 SZARIK 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 Hundehilfe Polen early rather than rehoming privately; they know SZARIK 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 (DE). 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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SZARIK

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

SZARIK 391 - SENIOR - LANGZEITINSASSE Szarik 391 – Senior – Langzeitinsasse - male dog, neutered, shoulder height ca. 50 cm, born ca. 2012, in animal shelter PT since 28.08.2018. Szarik is together with the female dog Nowa 232 in the yard. (animal shelter PT 09/2018) Update 11/2018: About 50 cm tall, a reserved male dog who currently lives alone as he previously showed dominant behavior towards the submissive female dog Nowa 232. Szarik allows strangers to touch him, he can walk on a leash, and when viewed, he appears stressed by the animal shelter environment. A dog whose life in the animal shelter is very difficult. (MI/T) Update 10/2020: Szarik is one of those dogs that will have a hard time leaving the shelter. He is still cautious, seeks protection with his caregiver, who can do anything with him. He needs a person who can give him security and affection. Szarik was found in the forest, was severely beaten by someone. This trauma has not yet been overcome. Szarik currently sits alone in the yard, previously lived with a female dog. With the leash, Szarik has no problem. (B/T)

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SZARIK 391 - SENIOR - LANGZEITINSASSE Szarik 391 – Senior – Langzeitinsasse - Rüde, kastriert, Schulterhöhe ca. 50 cm, geboren ca. 2012, im Tierheim PT seit 28.08.2018. Szarik ist zusammen mit der Hündin Nowa 232 im Zwinger. (Tierheim PT 09/2018) Update 11/2018: Ca 50 cm groß, ein zurückhaltender Rüde, der zur Zeit allein lebt, da er sich gegen die unterwürfige Hündin Nowa 232 dominant verhielt. Szarik lässt sich von Fremden anfassen, er kann an der Leine laufen, beim Anschauen wirkt er durch das Tierheimumfeld gestresst. Ein Hund, dem das Leben im Tierheim sehr zusetzt. (MI/T) Update 10/2020 : Szarik ist einer dieser Hunde, die es schwer haben werden, das TH zu verlassen. Er ist nach wie vor zögerlich, vorsichtig, sucht bei seiner Pflegerin Schutz, die alles mit ihm machen kann. Er benötigt eine Person, die ihm Sicherheit und Zuneigung gibt. Szarik wurde im Wald gefunden, wurde von jemandem heftig geschlagen. Dies Trauma hat er nach wie vor nicht überwunden. Szarik sitzt z.Zt. allein im Zwinger, saß vorher mit einer Hündin zusammen. Mit der Leine hat Szarik kein Problem. (B/T)

Size

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Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇩🇪Dierkshausen

Shelter

Hundehilfe Polen

Living with SZARIK

✓Neutered

Cared for by Hundehilfe Polen · Dierkshausen Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing SZARIK home

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About SZARIK

What life with SZARIK looks like

SZARIK is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Polen in Dierkshausen.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Dierkshausen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting SZARIK, answered.

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