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Mixed Breed · Male

ZUZU is one of several withdrawn and frightened puppies who came to us after the tragedy of their owner's suicide. It was a change that no dog is ready for – you could tell with ZUZU. Closed in on himself, sitting in the corner, not understanding the situation. Fortunately, we have around us wonderful and selfless people, and thanks to one such person, ZUZU got a chance for a new life – he was transferred to a foster home. There, ZUZU is opening up more and more each day – slowly, in his own time, but it's a beautiful path that such puppies deserve. This is a calm and gentle puppy who deserves his warm corner and the best people who will give him another chance to feel what love is.

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Zuzu to jeden z kilku wycofajnych i zalęknionych piesków, które trafiły do nas po tragedii jaką była samobójcza śmierć ich właściciela. To była zmiana na jaką żaden pies nie jest gotowy – po Zuzu było to widać. Zamkniety w sobie, siedzący w kącie, nierozumiejący tej sytuacji pies. Na szczęście mamy wokół nas wspaniałych i bezinteresownych ludzi, dzięki jednej takiej osobie Zuzu zyskał szansę na nowe życie – trafił do domu tymczasowego. Tam Zuzu z każdym dniem coraz bardziej się otwiera – robi to powoli, w swoim czasie, ale to piękna droga na jaką takie psiaki zasługują. To spokojny i delikatny piesek, który zasługuje na swój ciepły kąt i najlepszych ludzi, którzy dadzą mu szansę jeszcze raz poczuć co to miłość. Numer kontaktowy w sprawie adopcji: 667 286 319 (w razie nieodebrania połączenia, zostaw sms – oddzwonimy). Wszystkie nasze psiaki są wykastrowane przed adopcją, zaszczepione i odrobaczone. Nie wydajemy psów do pilnowania podwórka czy na łańcuch.

Size
Age
Location
🇵🇱Gniezno
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Gnieźnie
Living with ZUZU
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
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Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Gnieźnie · GnieznoLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing ZUZU home

What you'll need for ZUZU 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 ZUZU

What life with ZUZU looks like

ZUZU is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Gnieźnie in Gniezno.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

Gniezno, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting ZUZU, answered.

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