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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Czika - Female dog, spayed, born around 2020, shoulder height approx. 25-27 cm, weight approx. 7.2 kg, at Belchatow Animal Shelter since December 18, 2023! The small, short-haired female dog lacks courage; she is brought to us on the arm. She cannot yet walk on a leash, having already spent half her life (since 2023!!!) in a shelter cage. She does not know much, shows a strongly crouched posture and trembles constantly. Out of pure stress, she even defecates on the caregiver's arm. This shows how unbelievably scared she is. She gets some time on the meadow; although she remains anxious-cautious here, curiosity also makes itself noticeable. In fact, she seeks contact with us, albeit cautiously, but she lets herself be touched by us. The little lady with worried eyes needs consistency, patience, patience and more patience. And maybe even a confident first dog at her side, because she has no problems with other dogs; she currently lives with males and females together. It also showed that she feels safer in closed rooms than outdoors. (07/2026 MI/MS)

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587350 Czika – Hündin, kastriert, geboren ca. 2020, Schulterhöhe ca. 25-27 cm, Gewicht ca. 7,2 kg, im Tierheim Belchatow seit 18.12.2023 ! Der kleinen , kurzhaarigen Hündin fehlt der Mut, sie wird uns auf dem Arm gebracht. Sie kann noch nicht an der Leine laufen , ist sie doch bereits die Hälfte ihres Lebens (seit 2023!!!) im Tierheim im Zwinger eingesperrt. Sie kennt nicht viel, zeigt eine stark geduckte Körperhaltung und zittert permanent. Vor lauter Stress setzt sie sogar Kot auf dem Arm des Pflegers ab. Daran kann man sehen, wie unheimlich ihr das Ganze ist. Sie bekommt etwas Zeit auf der Wiese, bleibt hier zwar ängstlich-vorsichtig, aber auch die Neugier macht sich bemerkbar. Tatsächlich sucht sie Kontakt zu uns, wenn auch vorsichtig, aber sie lässt sich von uns anfassen. Die kleine Dame mit den sorgenvollen Augen benötigt Beständigkeit, Geduld, Geduld und nochmal Geduld. Und vielleicht sogar einen souveränen Ersthund an ihrer Seite, denn mit anderen Hunden hat sie keine Probleme, sie lebt derzeit mit Rüden und Hündinnen zusammen. Es zeigte sich auch, dass sie in geschlossenen Räumen etwas sicherer wirkt als im Außenbereich. (07/2026 MI/MS)

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Dierkshausen
Shelter
Hundehilfe Polen
Living with Unknown
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Hundehilfe Polen · DierkshausenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Unknown home

What you'll need for Unknown 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

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    €20–35

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About Unknown

What life with Unknown looks like

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

An young 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 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.

Dierkshausen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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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