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Vanko

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Vanko is a dog whose origin we don't know—he arrived in Wieliczka from Szczecin. The caretakers ignored the information that he was found on the street. He is a large dog of a mix between husky and German shepherd type. He has a wonderful temperament towards people. He loves hugs, long walks, and playing in the snow. Some dogs ignore, but Vanko hunts cats without fail, and having a cat is an absolute no-go. Vanko walks beautifully on a leash (unless he sees a cat :)). He is very gentle with people. We are looking for him a wonderful family.

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Vanko jest psem który nie wiemy jak -przyjechał do Wieliczki spod Szczecina. Opiekunowie zignorowali informację, że jest on na ulicy. Jest to duży pies w typie mix husky i owczarka niemieckiego. Ma cudowny charakter względem ludzi. Przytulasy zabawy, długie spacery, turlanie na śniegu. Są psy które ignoruje. Na koty poluje bezwględnie, posiadanie kota jest absolutnym przeciwwskazaniem. Vanko pięknie chodzi na smyczy (chyba, że widzi kota :) ) Jest bardzo łagodny względem ludzi. Szukamy mu wspaniałej rodziny.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Dog Rescue Poland
Cared for by Dog Rescue Poland · WarsawLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Vanko home

What you'll need for Vanko 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 Vanko

What life with Vanko looks like

Vanko is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dog Rescue Poland in Warsaw.

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.

Warsaw, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Vanko, answered.

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