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Timmy

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Timmy, a dog born in October 2022. Timmy is a young, scared, and unsure dog. Very quickly upon his arrival, it became clear that the dog was totally lost and afraid of practically everything around him. He wouldn’t leave his crate even for food. We don’t know his history, so we can only imagine what he had experienced that led him to such a state. Fortunately, he didn’t show any aggression, but even petting him caused him to freeze in fear. He also didn’t know how to walk on a leash, so the safer option was to carry him. Timmy didn’t struggle much, but it was clear how much he was suffering. Only among the gentle dogs on the play area did he begin to calm down and even showed interest in everything around him. We noticed that he enjoys the company of other dogs and exploring the entire play area. Eventually, he was also able to run and relax in peace. Catching him for walks wasn’t easy since he still doesn’t fully trust the caretakers and likes to keep his distance. When this was eventually achieved, Timmy was a bit more calm and seemed to be starting to understand that nothing bad would happen to him with us.

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Timmy, pies urodzony w październiku 2022r. Timmy to młodziutki, wystraszony i niepewny siebie psiak. Bardzo szybko po jego przybyciu okazało się że psiak był totalnie zagubiony i bał się praktycznie wszystkiego dookoła. Nie zamierzał wychodzić ze swojej budy nawet do jedzenia. Nie znamy jego historii więc możemy się tylko domyślać co wcześniej przeżył że doprowadził się do takiego stanu. Całe szczęście nie przejawiał agresji, ale nawet głaskanie go powodowało że zastygał w bezruchu ze strachu. Nie wiedział też jak chodzić na smyczy więc bezpieczniejszą opcją zostało przenoszenie go na rękach. Timmy nawet bardzo się nie wyrywał, ale widać było jak to przeżywa. Dopiero na wybiegu wśród łagodnych psiaków zaczął się uspokajać i nawet był ciekawy wszystkiego dookoła. Zauważyliśmy że lubi towarzystwo innych psów i zwiedzanie całego wybiegu. W końcu mógł też sobie pobiegać i zrelaksować się w spokoju. Łapanie go po spacerze nie było takie proste gdyż nie ufa jeszcze opiekunom i woli się trzymać na dystans. Gdy się to jednak udało Timmy był trochę spokojniejszy i chyba zaczął rozumieć że nic mu u nas nie grozi. Ciężko przewidzieć ile będzie trwał jego proces oswajania i z pewnością łatwiej byłoby to zrobić już w domku docelowym, gdzie miałby dużo częstszy kontakt z człowiekiem. Prosimy więc Państwa o jakąś pomoc dla Timmy’ego, gdyż bardzo szkoda tego uroczego kawalera. Niech psinka pozbędzie się swojego strachu raz na zawsze i stanie się wiernym członkiem czyjejś rodzinki. Timmy jest odrobaczony, odpchlony, zaszczepiony, zaczipowany i wykastrowany.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski)
Living with Timmy
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Timmy home

What you'll need for Timmy 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 Timmy

What life with Timmy looks like

Timmy is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski) in Poland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Timmy, answered.

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