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TUŃCZYK

Male · Adult · 5 years

TUŃCZYK is about a 5-year-old, large dog of the shepherd type with dirty white fur. Very social and seeking attention - when seeing a person, he characteristicly raises his paw, as if asking for a moment of interaction. Likes closeness and quickly forms a relationship. Due to his strength on a leash, he can pull, so he needs careful handling and calm walks.

PL·Show original

Tuńczyk to około 5-letni, duży pies w typie owczarka o brudnobiałej sierści. Bardzo kontaktowy i spragniony uwagi – na widok człowieka charakterystycznie podnosi łapę, jakby prosił o chwilę interakcji. Lubi bliskość i szybko nawiązuje relację. Ze względu na swoją siłę na smyczy potrafi pociągnąć, dlatego potrzebuje uważnego prowadzenia i spokojnych spacerów.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Kraków
Shelter
Schronisko Kraków
Living with TUŃCZYK
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing TUŃCZYK home

What you'll need for TUŃCZYK 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 TUŃCZYK

What life with TUŃCZYK looks like

TUŃCZYK is a large adult dog waiting at Schronisko Kraków in Kraków.

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: Strong on leash, needs careful handling and calm walks

🇵🇱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.

Kraków, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting TUŃCZYK, answered.

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