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Zora

Female · Young · 2 years

Zora is a wonderful girl—cheerful, gentle, eager for fun and human company. At the sight of volunteers, she goes wild with joy, because she knows it means a WALK. And walking is definitely Zora’s element! That’s when she can finally go wild, play to her heart’s content, and sniff around freely. Zora is a young and strong hound who needs an active owner who can provide her with plenty of activities and exercise. Zora excels in nosework and obedience training. She absolutely loves working with people, and it’s clear that she truly enjoys it! Zora has already taken part in several Adopt a Warsawite campaigns and has done brilliantly at each one. She travels by bus without any problems. She’s also fine in the car, although she doesn’t like sitting alone on the back seat and will do anything to get into the front—this will be something we’ll need to work on. She feels comfortable in new places, eagerly explores them, and happily meets new people. She approaches every human being with a positive attitude. Her relationship with dogs is a bit different—Zora isn’t quite sure how to behave around them. On walks, she can beautifully ignore them, but in direct contact she seems a bit lost and clearly tries to figure out how to handle tricky situations. Sometimes her strategy is barking, sometimes awkward “attempts at interaction,” and sometimes simply walking away. She could benefit from some work in this area as well. What kind of home are we looking for for Zora? As we mentioned earlier—someone active, with time and the willingness to work with a young dog. Zora is very strong and can pull quite hard when excited—her human must be able to keep her under control on the leash in such situations. During outings outside the shelter, Zora behaved nicely toward children she encountered; however, it’s important to remember that due to her size and strength, any interactions she might have with small children must take place under supervision. We don’t know how she gets along with cats. We also invite you to follow our volunteer group’s social media channels, where you’ll find stories about the lives of our shelter residents, information about adoptions, greetings from foster homes, educational posts, and much more! Facebook: Instagram Zora’s: Instagram Change the World on Four Paws: Instagram Paluszaki: Instagram Kundelki na Wydaniu: TikTok: Reception and Adoption Office 228681579

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Zora to wspaniała dziewczyna - wesoła, łagodna, spragniona zabaw i towarzystwa człowieka. Na widok wolontariuszy szaleje z radości, bo wie, że to oznacza SPACER. A spacer to zdecydowanie żywioł Zory! Może wtedy wreszcie szaleć, bawić się, węszyć do woli. Zora jest sunią młodą i silną, potrzebuje aktywnego opiekuna, który zapewni jej wystarczającą ilość zajęć i ruchu. Zora świetnie sprawdza się w zajęciach typu nosework czy ćwiczenie komend. Uwielbia pracę z człowiekiem i widać, że naprawdę sprawia jej to frajdę! Zorcia brała udział już w kilku akcjach Adoptuj Warszawiaka i na każdej spisywała się wspaniale. Bez problemu podróżuje autobusem. W samochodzie też jest OK, choć nie podoba jej się siedzenie samej na tylnej kanapie i za wszelką cenę próbuje przedostać się do przodu - nad tym trzeba będzie popracować. W nowych miejscach czuje się dobrze, chętnie je eksploruje oraz poznaje nowe osoby. Do każdego człowieka nastawiona jest pozytywnie. Nieco inaczej wygląda jej relacja z psami - Zorcia nie bardzo wie, jak się do nich odnosić. Na spacerze potrafi je pięknie ignorować, natomiast w bezpośrednim kontakcie jest nieco zagubiona i wyraźnie szuka strategii, jak sobie poradzić z trudną sytuacją. Czasem tą strategią jest szczekanie, czasem niezdarne "zaczepki", a czasem odejście. Na tym polu również przyda się praca. Jakiego domu szukamy dla Zorki? Tak jak wspomnieliśmy wyżej - aktywnego, mającego czas i chęci na pracę z młodym psem. Zora jest bardzo silna i w emocjach potrafi mocno pociągnąć - jej człowiek musi być w stanie ją utrzymać na smyczy w takich sytuacjach. Podczas wyjazdów poza Schronisko Zora grzecznie odnosiła się do napotkanych dzieci, jednak trzeba mieć na uwadze, że ze względu na jej gabaryty i siłę, jej ewentualne kontakty z małymi dziećmi muszą przebiegać pod nadzorem. Nie znamy jej stosunku do kotów. Zapraszamy też na media społecznościowe naszej grupy wolontariuszy, gdzie znajdziecie relacje z życia naszych podopiecznych w Schronisku, informacje o adopcjach, pozdrowienia z domów, posty edukacyjne i wiele innych! Facebook: Instagram Zory: Instagram Odmień Świat Czterech Łap: Instagram Paluszaki: Instagram Kundelki na Wydaniu: TikTok: Biuro Przyjęć i Adopcji 228681579

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Zora
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Zora home

What you'll need for Zora 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 Zora

What life with Zora looks like

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

An young 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Zora, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zora?
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 Zora on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zora 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 Zora 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 Zora 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 Zora 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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