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Viko

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Good day, my name is Viko. I am a large and not young anymore, but very strong and incredibly agile dog. I have been in the animal shelter since October 1, 2018, I was brought from Strzelców Bytomskich Street. I put up quite a big resistance when the staff tried to catch me, my reaction was caused by the leash I saw. I am alert when the staff strokes me, I control every movement with my hand. My exceptional agility helps me in catching treats, like lightning I locate them still in the air.. :) I love the space where I can run freely. Walks are currently limited due to my fear of the leash. I am positively oriented towards most people, however my future caregiver should be an experienced person and open to possible work with a dog. I am neutered and ready for adoption!

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Dzień dobry, mam na imię Viko. Jestem dużym i już nie młodym, ale bardzo silnym oraz niesamowicie zwinnym psem. W schronisku zamieszkałem 1 października 2018 roku, przywieziono mnie z ul. Strzelców Bytomskich. Stawiałem dosyć duży opór gdy pracownicy usiłowali mnie złapać, moja reakcja wywołana była smyczą, którą zobaczyłem. Jestem czujny w chwilach gdy pracownik mnie głaszcze, kontroluję każdy ruch ręką. Moja wyjątkowa zwinność przydaje mi się w wyłapywaniu smakołyków, niczym błyskawica namierzam je jeszcze w powietrzu.. :) Uwielbiam przestrzeń po której mogę swobodnie biegać. Spacery póki co są ograniczone ze względu na mój strach na widok smyczy. Jestem pozytywnie nastawiony do większości ludzi, jednakże mój przyszły opiekun powinien być osobą doświadczoną oraz nastawioną na ewentualną pracę z psem. Jestem wykastrowany i gotowy do adopcji!

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇵🇱Zabrze
Shelter
Schronisko Zabrze
Living with Viko
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Schronisko Zabrze · ZabrzeLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Viko home

What you'll need for Viko 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 Viko

What life with Viko looks like

Viko is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Zabrze in Zabrze.

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 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.

Zabrze, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Viko, answered.

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