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Wanda

Female · Adult · 5 years

Wanda is a female dog found near Warsaw. The new place is still a bit overwhelming for her, but each day she is opening up more and showing her calm nature. She appears to be delicate, gentle and sensitive, and at the moment she has a friendly attitude towards other dogs. Although she was found with a collar from a chain, she walks nicely on a leash and willingly cooperates with people. A female dog needs time to feel safe. We will write more about Wanda when we get to know her better.

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Wanda to suczka znaleziona w okolicach Warszawy. Nowe miejsce jest dla niej jeszcze trochę przytłaczające, ale z każdym dniem coraz bardziej się otwiera i pokazuje swoją spokojną naturę. Sprawia wrażenie delikatnej, łagodnej i wrażliwej suni, która na ten moment z sympatią odnosi się do innych psów. Mimo że została znaleziona z kółkiem od łańcucha, ładnie chodzi na smyczy i chętnie współpracuje z człowiekiem. Sunia potrzebuje czasu, by poczuć się bezpiecznie. Więcej o Wandzie napiszemy, gdy lepiej się poznamy.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Wanda
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Has special needs
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Wanda home

What you'll need for Wanda 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 Wanda

What life with Wanda looks like

Wanda is a large adult dog waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs time and patience to feel secure, previously found with chain collar indicating possible neglect

🇵🇱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 Wanda, answered.

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