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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 13 years

Szczepan, a dog born in January 2013. Szczepan is a gentle and kind senior dog. We've known him for several years already, so we know him very well. He's never had any problems and willingly cooperated with his caretakers. Thanks to his gentle disposition, he never showed any aggression and was always docile. The dog is not demanding at all; he very much enjoys company and eagerly accepts all the affection. In the photo, he has slightly shorter fur, which makes it easier to keep clean and tidy. It requires regular grooming to prevent tangles, so it's important to keep that in mind. If someone prefers very fluffy dogs, they can of course leave his fur untrimmed. However, all grooming procedures are well-tolerated and he doesn't complain. Szczepan is quite active for his age and loves to walk around the dog park. Of course, he no longer runs and plays wildly, but everything is done at a moderate pace. He walks well on a leash and enjoys going for walks with his caretakers. He has a very good relationship with other dogs and never attacks anyone. Even he enjoys the company and the possibility of spending time with his fellow dogs. Szczepan hardly barks, doesn't destroy anything in his kennel, and his appetite and health are currently good. He has never been seriously ill with us and we hope he continues to be healthy. He currently weighs just under 24 kilograms and feels very well with this weight, and his joints are not overly burdened, which is very important at his age. We are sure that with proper care, he still has a couple of years ahead where he can enjoy life and be with his owner. We would not want Szczepan to spend another winter at the animal shelter, although we are aware that it's difficult to find a home for a dog of his age and size. We are, however, asking for a warm home for the faithful Szczepan in the last months of his life. We are sure he will repay this with interest. Szczepan is vaccinated, dewormed, vaccinated against rabies, neutered.

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Szczepan, pies urodzony w styczniu 2013r. Szczepan to grzeczny i łagodny psi senior. Przebywa już u nas parę lat więc poznaliśmy go już bardzo dobrze. Nigdy nie było z nim żadnych problemów i chętnie współpracował ze swoimi opiekunami. Dzięki jego łagodnemu usposobieniu nie przejawiał nigdy agresji i był zawsze uległy. Psiak na pewno nie jest wymagający, bardzo lubi towarzystwo człowieka i z wielką ochotą przyjmuje wszystkie pieszczochy. Na zdjęciu ma nieco skróconą sierść, dzięki czemu łatwiej ją utrzymać w porządku i czystości. Wymaga ona regularnej pielęgnacji żeby nie tworzyły się kołtuny, więc trzeba mieć to na uwadze. Jeśli ktoś preferuje bardzo puszyste psiaki to można jej oczywiście nie skracać. Wszystkie zabiegi pielęgnacyjne znosi jednak bardzo dobrze i nie narzeka. Szczepan jak na swoje lata jest dosyć aktywny i bardzo lubi spacerować po psim wybiegu. Oczywiście już nie biega i nie szaleje, a wszystko wykonuje w umiarkowanym tempie. Pięknie chodzi na smyczy i lubi wychodzić na spacery z opiekunami. Z innymi psami ma bardzo dobry kontakt i nigdy nikogo nie atakuje. Nawet cieszy się z towarzystwa i możliwości przebywania z kolegami. Szczepan praktycznie nie szczeka, nic też nie niszczy w swoim boksie. Apetyt obecnie mu dopisuje tak samo jak zdrowie. Nigdy u nas poważnie nie chorował i chcielibyśmy żeby tak zostało. Obecnie waży niecałe 24 kilogramów i bardzo dobrze się z tą wagą czuje, a jego stawy nie są nadmiernie obciążone, co w tym wieku ma duże znaczenie. Jesteśmy pewni że pod odpowiednią opieką czeka go jeszcze parę lat, gdzie będzie mógł cieszyć się życiem i towarzyszyć swojemu właścicielowi. Bardzo byśmy nie chcieli żeby Szczepan spędzał kolejną zimę na schronisku, chodź zdajemy sobie sprawę że psu w jego wieku i o jego rozmiarach ciężko znaleźć dom. Prosimy jednak o ciepły domek dla poczciwego Szczepana na jesień jego życia. Jesteśmy pewni że odwdzięczy się za to z nawiązką. Szczepan jest odrobaczony, zaszczepiony, odpchlony, zaczipowany i wykastrowany.

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski)
Living with Szczepan
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Szczepan home

What you'll need for Szczepan in week one.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Szczepan

What life with Szczepan looks like

Szczepan is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski) 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 Szczepan, answered.

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