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SZELDON

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 7 years

Year of birth: 2019 Sheldon's beginnings at the animal shelter were very tough. He panicked and feared humans, which sometimes led to aggressive behavior. However, baring his teeth was more of a sign of fear and trying to scare off the person approaching him. In the kennel run, he maintained a distance by jumping onto the bunk or hiding in it. However, systematic work with him began to yield results. SZELDON started to change his attitude towards humans. He allowed for closer contact. He approached, took treats from the hand, and sniffed the caregiver, gradually reducing the distance. And then came a breakthrough moment when he allowed the harness to be put on first and then the leash. He paused for a moment during this process because he still wasn't entirely trusting the caregiver. SZELDON made a huge progress. He is still a bit unsure, but with each subsequent meeting, he opens up more. He craves contact with the caregiver, snuggles into him, and demands petting. He also allows other people to approach him without any problem. Walking with him is sheer pleasure. He doesn't pull, responds nicely to calls, and also shows no aggression towards other dogs. SZELDON needs a calm, patient, and loving home, and then he will very quickly trust and become a loyal friend.

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Rok urodzenia: 2019 Początki Szeldona w schronisku były bardzo ciężkie. Panicznie bał się człowieka, co momentami powodowało u niego zachowania agresywne. Szczerzenie zębów było jednak bardziej objawem strachu i odstraszenia osoby, która do niego podchodziła. W kojcu zachowywał dystans wskakując na budę lub się w niej chowając. Jednak systematyczna praca z nim zaczęła pomału przynosić rezultaty. Szeldon zaczął zmieniać swoje nastawienie do człowieka. Pozwalał na coraz bliższy kontakt. Podchodził, brał smaczki z ręki, obwąchiwał opiekuna zmniejszając coraz bardziej dystans. No i nastąpił przełomowy moment, w którym pozwolił założyć sobie najpierw obrożę a następnie szelki. Zamierał na moment podczas tej czynności, ponieważ jeszcze nie do końca zaufał opiekunowi. Szeldon zrobił ogromny postęp. Nadal jest jeszcze trochę niepewny, ale przy każdym kolejnym spotkaniu otwiera się coraz bardziej. Pragnie kontaktu z opiekunem, wtula się w niego, domaga głaskania. Dopuszcza też bez problemu do siebie inne osoby. Spacer z nim to sama przyjemność. Nie ciągnie, ładnie reaguje na zawołanie, nie wykazuje też agresji w stosunku do innych psów. Szeldon potrzebuje spokojnego, cierpliwego i pełnego miłości domu, a wtedy bardzo szybko zaufa i będzie wiernym przyjacielem. Zdjęcia wykonane przez Kamilę Poźniak

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇱Zielona Góra
Shelter
Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Zielonej Górze
Cared for by Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Zielonej Górze · Zielona GóraLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing SZELDON home

What you'll need for SZELDON 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 SZELDON

What life with SZELDON looks like

SZELDON is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Zielonej Górze in Zielona Góra.

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 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.

Zielona Góra, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting SZELDON, answered.

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