Adopting a pet in Poland

I adopted a dog in 2013 and a cat just last year. Each time the procedure was fairly simple and free. I used the VIVA charity and highly recommend them but there are plenty of shelters and other charities where you can adopt pets.
I signed an adoption contract committing to look after the pet for as long as it lived or to return it to the charity if something went wrong.
The charity occasionally checks back to see how the pets are doing and to request photos for their website.
They also offer support if you are struggling with getting your pet to adapt to its new environment.
There are plenty of pet sitting services especially in the main cities, travelling with a pet in the EU is also pretty simple, our dog has its own passport and all that's needed is up to date vaccinations.
I recommend adoption over purchasing an animal, as I oppose both the "puppy farm" industry and the inbreeding of show dogs for looks, so buying "second hand" is the best way to go.
Also get your pets spayed/neutered to stop further generations of pets from ending up in shelters.

Hi,
I wanted a dog, but my Polish adopted a little tiny black kitten.
In every bigger city there are shelters for pets, from where you can adopt, even by veterinary places.
We also got our cat from such a shelter, she was left in a plastic bag, by an older lady, in the morning hours, hanging on the doornob of the entrace ( they recorded by the outside camera )

After we tamed her ( she has been hiding all the time in the begining ) we sterilizated her, and next to daily care meaning food, and stroaking we are anti-bugging her in- and outside, because she is an outdoor cat, cathing mouse, and exploring the nature all the time.
It is amazing how sensitive and owner addicted this animals are,,,,they show their thank and love for you, like it would be their fault that they were once neglacted, and you would be like their saviour..

It has been lovely that when we had bigger animals around the house like goats, or latest chicken, she plays the role of a dog actually   and she follows me everywhere, even for big walks on the field.

It is also nice how she recognizes my car,, and when I roll over the gate, she appears suddenly, from anywhere,..

Sad truth is that I had to see ( I never lived in countryside before ) that a lots of people neglact  their pet, and chaning dogs is normal for them, levaing these pets for long hours alone .......
veterinary service coast avarage, in cities their are hospital option as well, and a hundred type of pet shops with variety of food , but in small villages their is 2-3 options and their price is high,,,,,,or their quality is deep law....
i miss in the countryside and in cities more option for free for pet owners to be able to clean up after their dogs.----meaning pop bags, and garbage bins.