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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Tofu, a dog born in September 2021. Tofu is a small, friendly pup. When he arrived with us, he was quite different from his current self. He dominated his fellow companion who arrived with him and displayed aggression towards people. Therefore, he had to be kept in a separate box, awaiting a slow socialization process that did not guarantee success. The early stages were not easy because Tofu could not get used to us and would not cooperate for anything. The biggest progress came only after his neutering. The dog practically changed overnight, becoming happy, trusting, and friendly. It was also discovered that he loves to walk on a leash and constantly seeks attention from humans. On the play area with other dogs, he did not bother anyone and found his place among them. Currently, Tofu weighs just under 11 kilograms and has a big appetite. We are very happy that the little dog changed his attitude towards the world, as he now qualifies for adoption without posing a threat. Ideally, we would like to see him in an apartment or a home with an option for a backyard. Currently, it is noticeable that he does not like being alone and has even started gnawing on a wooden platform in his box due to a lack of activity. We hope that his transformation into a super pup did not go to waste and that Tofu finds his permanent home as soon as possible. The little pup surely deserves a new, better life by the side of a loved human. Tofu is microchipped, de-wormed, vaccinated, and neutered.

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Tofu, pies urodzony we wrześniu 2021r. Tofu to nieduży, sympatyczny piesek. Kiedy do nas przyjechał był zupełnie inny niż obecnie. Dominował nad swoim kolegą z którym do nas trafił, a w stosunku do ludzi przejawiał agresję. Musiał więc został w boksie sam i czekała go powolna socjalizacja, która nie gwarantowała sukcesu. Początki nie były łatwe bo Tofu nie mógł się do nas przekonać i za nic nie chciał współpracować. Największy postęp nastąpił dopiero po jego kastracji. Psiak praktycznie z dnia na dzień stał się wesoły, ufny i przyjacielski. Okazało się też że super spaceruje na smyczy i ciągle domaga się uwagi ze strony człowieka. Na wybiegu z innymi psami nikogo nie zaczepiał i pięknie odnalazł się w ich towarzystwie. Obecnie Tofu waży niecałe 11 kilogramów i ma niemały apetyt. Bardzo się cieszymy że psiaczek zmienił swoje nastawienie do świata gdyż obecnie bez problemu kwalifikuje się do adopcji i nie stwarza zagrożenia. Docelowo widzielibyśmy go raczej w mieszkaniu lub w domu z opcją wyjścia na podwórko. Obecnie widać że nie lubi zostawać sam i nawet zaczął podgryzać drewniany podest w swoim boksie z braku zajęcia. Mamy nadzieję że jego przemiana w super psiaka nie poszła na marne i Tofu możliwie szybko znajdzie swój stały domek. Z pewnością psinka zasługuje na nowe, lepsze życie przy boku ukochanego człowieka. Tofu jest odrobaczony, odpchlony, zaszczepiony, zaczipowany i wykastrowany.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski)
Living with Tofu
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Tofu home

What you'll need for Tofu 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 Tofu

What life with Tofu looks like

Tofu 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 Tofu, answered.

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