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Szarik

Male · Senior · 12 years

Szarik – the perfect dog is looking for a home! Appearance? A real mixed breed dog – medium sized, ordinary coat. Personality? An absolute treasure! Szarik is a dog full of joy and good energy. He always greets volunteers with the greatest enthusiasm, and on walks he becomes a volcano of happiness - runs, jumps and enjoys every moment. He is gentle, friendly and cheerful. He doesn't bother other dogs, doesn't bark - quite the opposite, he approaches them with sympathy and calmness. In the kennel he keeps it clean, which is why walks are such a highly anticipated moment of the day. Estimated at 11 years old, but we believe that a much younger guy is sleeping in his heart and body - in great shape, healthy and already neutered. Is Szarik the perfect dog? Definitely YES! All he is missing now is his person and a loving home.

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Szarik – psi ideał szuka domu! Z wyglądu? Prawdziwy kundelek – średniej wielkości, zwyczajne umaszczenie. Z charakteru? Absolutny skarb! Szarik to pies pełen radości i dobrej energii. Zawsze wita wolontariuszy z największym entuzjazmem, a na spacerze zamienia się w wulkan szczęścia – biega, bryka i cieszy się każdą chwilą. Jest łagodny, przyjazny i pogodny. Nie zaczepia innych psów, nie szczeka – wręcz przeciwnie, podchodzi do nich z sympatią i spokojem. W boksie zachowuje czystość, dlatego spacery są dla niego tak bardzo wyczekiwanym momentem dnia. Oceniony na 11 lat, ale my wierzymy, że w jego sercu i ciele drzemie dużo młodszy chłopak – w świetnej formie, zdrowy i już wykastrowany. Czy Szarik to psi ideał? Zdecydowanie TAK! Teraz brakuje mu tylko jednego – swojego człowieka i kochającego domu.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Szarik
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Szarik home

What you'll need for Szarik in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Szarik

What life with Szarik looks like

Szarik is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

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 Szarik, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Szarik?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schronisko Na Paluchu 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 — Schronisko Na Paluchu 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 Schronisko Na Paluchu 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 (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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