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Tonto

Male · Adult · 7 years

Tonto is an energetic, strong, emotional TTB with a muscular body and great potential. After coming out of the kennel, he can grab the leash or pull strongly when passing the animal shelter gate, but once inside, he calms down and shows us his true character. Tonto can walk nicely on a loose leash and cooperate with the handler, especially in exchange for something good. Increasingly, Tonto comes to us for a moment of petting during walks, can lie down and enjoy the moment without rushing ahead. He reacts very emotionally to other dogs, but in closer contact, he finds his way among dog companions, is calm, but doesn't engage in more interactions or start playing. During this time, we also found out that Tonto is a medal winner and rides in the car very politely. Our charge also knows basic commands and is eager to learn more. We also know that our guy doesn't cope well in a house with a garden. He is very alert, watches what happens behind the fence, can't calm down and tries, for example, to attack passing cars. Because of this, we are looking for someone living in an apartment for him, so Tonto won't guard the garden and can calm down. In addition, Tonto is also a model patient and bravely endures veterinary procedures. For Tonto, we are looking for a responsible and experienced home. Someone who is ready to work with the dog and teach our charge how to deal with emotions and calm down. There is a good chance that he could live with a stable female dog, but each such relationship must be checked individually. We don't know his relationship with cats. Due to his size and lack of natural delicacy, we don't recommend him for a home with children.

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Tonto to energiczny, silny, emocjonalny przedstawiciel TTB o umięśnionej sylwetce i ogromnym potencjale. Po wyjściu z boksu potrafi złapać za smycz czy mocno pociągnąć, gdy minie bramy schroniska wycisza się i pokazuje nam swój prawdziwy charakter. Tonto potrafi ładnie chodzić na luźnej smyczy i współpracować z przewodnikiem zwłaszcza w zamian za coś dobrego. Coraz częściej Tonto przychodzi do nas na chwilę głaskania w trakcie spaceru, potrafi się położyć i cieszyć chwilą nie pędząc przed siebie . Na mijane psy reaguje bardzo emocjonalnie, ale w bliższym kontakcie dobrze odnajduje się wśród psich kolegów i koleżanek, jest spokojny, ale nie wchodzi z nimi w większe interakcje i nie zaczyna zabaw. Przez ten czas dowiedzieliśmy się również, że Tonto jest pasażerem na medal i bardzo grzecznie jeździ autem. Nasz podopieczny umie też podstawowe komendy i chętnie uczy się kolejnych. Wiemy też, że nasz chłopak nie najlepiej odnajduje się w domu z ogrodem. Jest bardzo czujny, pilnuje co dzieje się za płotem, nie potrafi się wyciszyć i próbuje m.in. atakować przejeżdżające obok samochody. Z tego powodu szukamy raczej dla niego osoby mieszkającej w mieszkaniu, aby Tonto nie pilnował ogrodu i mógł się wyciszyć. Poza tym Tonto jest też wzorowym pacjentem i dzielnie znosi zabiegi u weterynarza. Dla Tonto szukamy odpowiedzialnego i doświadczonego domu. Kogoś kto będzie gotowy na pracę z psem i nauczy naszego podopiecznego jak radzić sobie z emocjami i się wyciszyć. Jest duża szansa, że mógłby zamieszkać ze stabilną suczką, ale każdą taką relacje musimy indywidualnie sprawdzić. Nie znamy jego stosunku do kotów. Ze względu na jego gabaryty i brak naturalnej delikatności nie polecamy go do domu z dziećmi. Wiktoria 605206438 Ewelina 609802477

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Tonto
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Tonto home

What you'll need for Tonto 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 Tonto

What life with Tonto looks like

Tonto is a large adult dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Not suitable for homes with gardens due to territorial guarding behavior and car chasing tendencies

🇵🇱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 Tonto, answered.

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