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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

PAPAJ – UPDATE 07/2026 Papaj – Male dog, neutered, shoulder height approx. 48–50 cm, born in 2020, at the Belchatow animal shelter since August 5, 2021. The shelter does not know this dog’s past, but it is certain that Papaj did not have a loving home. At first, he approaches people, but as soon as eyes meet, he retreats to a safe distance. Papaj cannot walk on a leash. He gets along well with other dogs. Papaj needs a calm home with people who have patience with him. It would be advantageous if there were already a very friendly dog living there. (12/2021 Belchatow Animal Shelter) Update 01/2022: At present, Papaj can only be touched by his caregiver. He cannot walk on a leash. Papaj lives in the kennel with male dogs and a female dog. He will need to be examined again later. (MI/AX) Update 02/2022: Papaj now lives in the kennel together with the friendly male dogs 387372 Zora and 387085 Moris. All three dogs will be examined again in March and taken out into the exercise area, hopefully under better weather conditions. (B/AK) Update 07/2022: Papaj appears friendly behind the kennel fence, but still could not be brought out of the kennel. (MI/CS) Update 07/2026: We last saw Papaj three years ago. At that time, we couldn’t even get him out of the kennel—catching him was impossible—and certainly couldn’t touch him. He allowed this only from his caregiver. Today we saw him again: Papaj has recently started leaving his kennel, has been walking on a leash for two months now, and Kasia is training with him! This situation is still new for him; his tail is tucked, and he’s feeling uncertain—he needs some time to understand this situation here with us. Who could blame him, after five years in a kennel, taking his first steps outside? Kasia tells us that he’s afraid of men and of raised hands. After some time, we were able to gently pet Papaj—even Mike wanted to stay; he didn’t run away, wasn’t aggressive, and relaxed. Papaj remains a cautious, sensitive dog who needs consistent training, time, patience, calmness, as well as encouragement, loving attention, security, and a sense of belonging. Papaj still has a long way to go, but as we can see, training with Kasia is bringing small but wonderful progress—progress that is enormous for Papaj and absolutely must be noted and shared. For Papaj, who becomes braver whenever someone takes his paw! We’ll report on him again. (Mi/MS)

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PAPAJ - UPDATE 07/2026 Papaj – Rüde, kastriert, Schulterhöhe ca. 48 - 50 cm, geboren 2020, im Tierheim Belchatow seit 05.08.2021. Die Vergangenheit dieses Hundes kennt man im Tierheim nicht, aber mit Sicherheit hatte Papaj kein liebevolles Zuhause. Er geht im ersten Moment auf die Menschen zu, aber sobald sich die Blicke treffen, läuft er in sichere Entfernung davon. Papaj kann nicht an der Leine laufen. Mit anderen Hunden versteht er sich. Papaj braucht ein ruhiges Zuhause bei Menschen, die Geduld mit ihm haben. Von Vorteil wäre es, wenn bereits ein sehr freundlicher Hund vorhanden wäre. (12/2021 Tierheim Belchatow) Update 01/2022: Papal kann z. Zt. nur von seinem Pfleger angefasst werden. Er kann nicht an der Leine laufen. Papaj lebt mit Rüden und Hündin zusammen im Zwinger. Er muss später noch einmal angeschaut werden. (MI/AX) Update 02/2022: Papaj lebt jetzt mit den freundlichen Rüden 387372 Zora und 387085 Moris zusammen im Zwinger. Alle 3 Hunde werden im März noch einmal angesehen und in den Auslauf geholt, bei hoffentlich besserem Wetter. (B/AK) Update 07/2022: Papaj zeigt sich hinterm Zwingergitter freundlich, konnte aber noch immer nicht aus dem Zwinger herausgeholt werden. (MI/CS) Update 07/2026 : Vor 3 Jahren sahen wir das letzte Mal Papaj an. Wir konnten ihn damals weder aus dem Zwinger holen lassen - ein Einfangen unmöglich - geschweige denn anfassen. Dies ließ er nur von seinem Pfleger zu. Heute sahen wir ihn erneut: Papaj verläßt seit kurzem seinen Zwinger, läuft seit 2 Monaten an der Leine, Kasia trainiert mit ihm ! Diese Situation ist noch neu für ihn, seine Rute ist eingeklemmt und er ist verunsichert, er braucht ein wenig Zeit um diese Situation, hier mit uns, zu verstehen. Wer kann es ihm verdenken, nach 5 Jahren Zwinger die ersten Schritte außerhalb des Zwingers! Kasia erzählt uns, dass er Angst vor Männern hat und vor erhobenen Händen. Wir konnten Papaj nach einiger Zeit vorsichtig streicheln, auch Mike, er wollte nicht flüchten, wurde nicht aggressiv, er entspannte sich. Nach wie vor ist Papaj ein vorsichtiger, sensibler Hund, der konsequentes Training braucht, Zeit, Geduld, Ruhe, genauso wie Zuspruch, liebevolle Zuwendung, Sicherheit und Geborgenheit. Papaj hat noch einen Weg vor sich, aber wie wir sehen, Training mit Kasia bringt kleine, tolle Fortschritte, für Papaj sind es enorm große Fortschritte, die unbedingt gesehen und mitgeteilt werden müssen. Für Papaj, der, wenn jemand ihn an die Pfote nimmt, mutiger wird! Wir berichten wieder von ihm.( Mi/MS )

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Dierkshausen
Shelter
Hundehilfe Polen
Living with Unknown
  • Neutered
Cared for by Hundehilfe Polen · DierkshausenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Unknown home

What you'll need for Unknown in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Unknown

What life with Unknown looks like

Unknown is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Polen in Dierkshausen.

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.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Unknown, answered.

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