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Zaja

Female · Adult · 5 years

Zaja looks as if she’s just jumped out at us from the screen of a movie about fantastical animals. During her first few weeks at the shelter, this stunningly beautiful and uniquely charming dog didn’t exactly shine, but thanks to our collaborative efforts, Zaja is now a completely different dog. First and foremost, she’s become much calmer—there’s no longer any need for her to keep people at a distance. She communicates very clearly; all it takes is respecting the signals she sends out, and human-dog teamwork flows effortlessly. Zaja has plenty of energy—sometimes she pulls quite strongly on the leash—but she has excellent recall (of course, only with the person she’s already built a strong bond with). The dog doesn’t particularly enjoy close physical contact with other dogs, yet despite this, she passes by them without any trouble. On the play area, she can lie down with a toy in her mouth and relax either on the ground or on someone’s lap, right next to the person. Before coming to the shelter, Zaja lived in a home, which is evident in how confidently she feels in enclosed spaces. She loves to curl up on the couch, on a person’s lap, and settle down nicely. In stressful situations, she effectively releases her emotions by chewing on balls or natural chew toys.

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Zaja wygląda jakby wyskoczyła do nas z ekranu filmu o fantastycznych zwierzętach. Ta przepięknej i oryginalnej urody sunia przez pierwsze tygodnie w schronisku nie pokazała się z najlepszej strony, ale dzięki wspólnej pracy, dziś Zaja jest zupełnie innym psem. Przede wszystkim stała się spokojniejsza, nie ma potrzeby dystansować od siebie ludzi. Ma bardzo czytelną komunikację – wystarczy respektować wysyłane przez nią sygnały, aby w teamie człowiek – pies była zgoda. Zaja ma dużo siły, zdarza się, że mocno ciągnie na smyczy, natomiast ma dobrze opanowane przywołanie (oczywiście z człowiekiem, z którym ma już stworzoną relację). Sunia nie przepada za bliskimi kontaktami z innymi psami, jednak mimo to mija je bez problemu. Na wybiegu potrafi położyć się z zabawką w pysku i odpoczywać zarówno na ziemi jak i na kolanach, blisko człowieka. Zaja zanim zamieszkała w schronisku, mieszkała w domu, co widać po tym jak pewnie czuje się w przestrzeniach zamkniętych. Ładuje się na kanapę, na kolana człowieka i ładnie się wycisza. W sytuacjach stresowych dobrze rozładowuje emocje poprzez ciumkanie piłeczki czy gryzaków naturalnych.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Zaja
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · Poznan

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Zaja home

What you'll need for Zaja 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 Zaja

What life with Zaja looks like

Zaja is a large adult dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

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.

Poznan, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zaja, answered.

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