How do I contact the shelter about Brunko?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ÚVP Košice handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Brunko on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Brunko if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ÚVP Košice 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 Brunko 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 Brunko 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 ÚVP Košice early rather than rehoming privately; they know Brunko 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 (SK). 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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Brunko

Mixed Breed · Male

Brunko bol pracovníkmi RVPS odobratý z nevhodných podmienok v lokalite Demeter, v košickej mestskej časti Ťahanovce. Žil uviazaný na reťazi v zanedbanom a znečistenom prostredí, medzi odpadom a rôznymi nahromadenými vecami. Mal blchy, kliešte a zo začiatku sa veľmi bál. Brunko poznal iba priestor, kam dosiahla jeho reťaz. Nemohol sa poriadne rozbehnúť, ísť tam, kam ho zaviedol nos, ňuchať si v trávičke, hrať sa, skúmať okolie ani jednoducho robiť všetky tie obyčajné veci, ktoré k životu mladého psíka patria. O veľa toho prišiel a veľa sa toho ešte len musí naučiť a spoznať. O to viac si teraz užíva každú chvíľu voľnosti. Behá, čuchá, skúma okolie, objavuje hračky a dokáže sa z toho všetkého úprimne tešiť. Je to mladý, aktívny a veselý pes, ktorý má zrazu pred sebou svet oveľa väčší než len priestor vymedzený reťazou. Je to veľký a silný mladý pes, ktorý potrebuje usmernenie a jasne nastavené hranice. Keď sa pri hre veľmi rozblázni, z radosti občas chytá človeka za ruky alebo nohy. Nie je to prejav agresivity, skôr nezvládnuté nadšenie a hra. Vzhľadom na jeho veľkosť je však dôležité na tomto správaní ďalej pracovať a naučiť ho, ako sa s človekom hrať vhodným spôsobom. K ľuďom je priateľský a bezproblémový. Absolvoval už viacero venčení a z každého človeka sa veľmi teší. Manipulácia je bezproblémová. Pri pravidelnom venčení má hygienické návyky. So psami aj fenkami vychádza bez problémov. Momentálne funguje vo svorke a psiu spoločnosť si poriadne užíva. Rád sa s ostatnými naháňa, hrá a šantí – pri spoločných hrách je z neho veľké šteniatko. Brunko si hľadá domov ideálne v rodinnom dome s kvalitnou zateplenou búdou. Potrebuje dostatok pohybu, pravidelný kontakt s ľuďmi a pokračovať vo výchove. Hľadáme pre neho ľudí, ktorí mu doprajú život, aký doteraz nepoznal – s dostatkom pohybu, pozornosti a spoločnosti, kde nebude len psom na dvore, ale súčasťou rodiny.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇸🇰Slovakia

Shelter

ÚVP Košice

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Bringing Brunko home

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About Brunko

What life with Brunko looks like

Brunko is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at ÚVP Košice in Slovakia.

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 Slovakia

Slovak rescue groups coordinate cross-border transport with European partners. Animals are chipped and vaccinated; sterilization is often included for adults and arranged post-adoption for puppies/kittens.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Brunko, answered.

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