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Umka

Mixed Breed · Female

Energetic Ukrainian dog refugee. She is 1.5 years old, but her puppy music still lives in her heart 😉 Loves people, sometimes even too much (reacts very enthusiastically). Likes to play with other dogs. Needs work on controlling emotions and learning to walk calmly on a leash. Due to her energy, she is rather not suitable for a home with small children and cats. We are looking for a permanent home. Female dog is in Wrocław.

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Energiczna psia uchodźczyni z Ukrainy. Ma 1,5 roku, ale w duszy wciąż jej gra szczenięca muzyka 😉 Kocha ludzi, nawet czasem za bardzo (reaguje bardzo entuzjastycznie). Chętnie bawi się z innymi psami. Wymaga pracy nad kontrolowaniem emocji i nauki spokojnego chodzenia na smyczy. Z uwagi na swoją energię raczej nie nadaje się do domu z małymi dziećmi oraz z kotami. Szukamy Umce domu stałego. Suczka przebywa we Wrocławiu.

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Age
Location
🇵🇱Wrocław
Shelter
Fundacja EkoStraż
Cared for by Fundacja EkoStraż · WrocławLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Umka home

What you'll need for Umka 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 Umka

What life with Umka looks like

Umka is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fundacja EkoStraż in Wrocław.

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.

Wrocław, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Umka, answered.

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