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Topcia

Female · Adult · 7 years

Karma: Brit Care Venison (dry) Health status: milk teeth removedThis 5-kilogram female, despite her small size, is full of immense emotion and character. She’s a truly special dog who needs a patient and responsible owner. Topcia is wary of strangers and can bite painfully—this stems primarily from fear and a lack of respect for her personal space. However, she gives herself completely to her human companion—once you earn her trust, you’ll discover gentleness, understanding, and patience in abundance. She doesn’t get along with other animals—she’d be best suited as an only pet. She has considerable difficulty forming bonds with new people and needs time to build trust; therefore, it’s important to allow plenty of opportunities for her to get acquainted with potential owners, starting with meetings held at a respectful distance. For Topcia, we’re looking for a home that is:—patient and calm—willing to work with the dog on her fears—without children—without other pets

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Ta 5-kilogramowa suczka, mimo niewielkich rozmiarów ma w sobie ogrom emocji i charakteru. To wyjątkowa sunia, która potrzebuje cierpliwego i odpowiedzialnego opiekuna. Topcia jest nieufna wobec obcych i potrafi dotkliwie ugryźć – wynika to przede wszystkim z lęku i braku respektowania jej przestrzeni. Jednak swojemu człowiekowi oddaje się w całości – zdobywając jej zaufanie, zdobywa się łagodność, wyrozumiałość i cierpliwość. Nie akceptuje innych zwierząt – najlepiej odnajdzie się jako jedynaczka. Ma spore trudności w nawiązywaniu relacji z nowymi ludźmi, potrzebuje czasu, aby zaufać – trzeba więc pod uwagę wziąć większą ilość zapoznań z sunią, początkowo odbywające się z zachowaniem dystansu. Dla Topci szukamy domu: – cierpliwego i spokojnego – gotowego pracować z sunią nad jej lękami – bez dzieci – bez innych zwierząt

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Topcia
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · Poznan

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Topcia home

What you'll need for Topcia 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 Topcia

What life with Topcia looks like

Topcia is a small adult dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

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.

Poznan, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Topcia, answered.

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