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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Ur. ok. 2015 Weight 23 kg Municipality ANIMAL SOS neutering YES Other dogs YES WAGNER is an approximately 10-year-old dog (ur. ok. 2016), whose history is a painful record of human cruelty. WAGNER arrived under our care after a huge trauma related to direct physical abuse. The person who should have been his protector became his tormentor. As a result of these horrific experiences, WAGNER is today a deeply fearful dog who still carries the weight of the experienced nightmare within. This is a dog that needs time and understanding. Once he gets to know a person and feels safe, he fully accepts his caregiver and can build a relationship with them. However, in the presence of strangers, he can be strongly withdrawn, and in situations that remind him of danger, he may react defensively. WAGNER is not an aggressive dog without reason – his reactions are solely due to a panic-stricken fear of being re-injured. What does WAGNER need and what kind of home are we looking for? Mature age:

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Ur. ok. 2015 Waga 23 kg Gmina ANIMAL SOS Kastracja TAK Inne psy TAK Wagner to około 10-letni pies (ur. ok. 2016 r.), którego historia to bolesny zapis ludzkiego okrucieństwa. Wagner trafił pod naszą opiekę po ogromnej traumie związanej z bezpośrednią przemocą fizyczną. Ktoś, kto powinien być jego obrońcą, stał się jego oprawcą. W efekcie tych potwornych doświadczeń Wagner jest dziś psem głęboko lękowym, który cały czas nosi w sobie ciężar przeżytego koszmaru. To pies, który potrzebuje czasu i wyrozumiałości. Kiedy już pozna człowieka i poczuje się bezpiecznie, w pełni akceptuje swojego opiekuna i potrafi zbudować z nim relację. Jednak w stosunku do obcych osób bywa mocno wycofany, a w sytuacjach, które kojarzą mu się z zagrożeniem, potrafi zareagować obronnie. Wagner nie jest psem agresywnym bez powodu – jego reakcje wynikają wyłącznie z panicznego strachu przed ponownym zranieniem. Czego potrzebuje Wagner i jakiego domu szukamy? Dojrzały wiek: Ma około 10 lat, co sprawia, że ponad wsz

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇵🇱99-423
Shelter
Animal Sos Psiakowo Centrum Adopcyjne
Living with WAGNER
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by Animal Sos Psiakowo Centrum Adopcyjne · 99-423Learn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing WAGNER home

What you'll need for WAGNER 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About WAGNER

What life with WAGNER looks like

WAGNER is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Sos Psiakowo Centrum Adopcyjne in 99-423.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇵🇱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.

99-423, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting WAGNER, answered.

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