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ZENA

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Zena is approximately 4 years old, a large female dog weighing around 25 kg. She was found wandering the city. She was in advanced pregnancy and required urgent veterinary care. Her condition was so serious that she probably would not have survived the birth. Fortunately, she was taken care of at the right time and was spayed. Despite her difficult experiences, Zena remained a gentle and friendly dog. She gets along very well with people, seeks closeness and willingly establishes relationships. She is timid around other dogs and clearly fears them, so she would feel best as the only dog in the house or with a caregiver who will help her gain confidence. Zena has beautiful, dark brown, brindle fur and a great need for security. She has already gone through a lot, now she only dreams of her own home, a soft bed and a person who will show her that life can be good.

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Zena to około 4-letnia, duża suczka ważąca około 25 kg. Została znaleziona błąkająca się po mieście. Była w zaawansowanej ciąży i wymagała pilnej pomocy weterynaryjnej. Jej stan był na tyle poważny, że prawdopodobnie nie przeżyłaby porodu. Na szczęście trafiła pod opiekę w odpowiednim momencie i została wysterylizowana. Mimo trudnych przeżyć Zena pozostała łagodną i przyjazną sunią. Bardzo dobrze odnajduje się w kontakcie z człowiekiem, szuka bliskości i chętnie nawiązuje relacje. W kontaktach z innymi psami bywa lękliwa i wyraźnie się ich obawia, dlatego najlepiej czułaby się jako jedyny pies w domu lub u opiekuna, który pomoże jej nabrać pewności siebie. Zena ma piękną, ciemnobrązową, pręgowaną sierść i ogromną potrzebę bezpieczeństwa. Przeszła już wiele, teraz marzy tylko o własnym domu, miękkim posłaniu i człowieku, który pokaże jej, że życie może być dobre.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Stalowowolskie Stowarzyszenie Opieki nad Zwierzętami
Living with ZENA
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Stalowowolskie Stowarzyszenie Opieki nad Zwierzętami · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing ZENA home

What you'll need for ZENA 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
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    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 ZENA

What life with ZENA looks like

ZENA is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Stalowowolskie Stowarzyszenie Opieki nad Zwierzętami in Poland.

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.

Poland, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting ZENA, answered.

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