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Gavi

Mixed Breed · Male

Temperament: Gavi is a large dog of the labrador type with a rottweiler twist. This very friendly and comforting boy, despite his size, willingly climbs onto a person's lap. In terms of his behavior towards people, he has a typically labrador character—open, affectionate, and yearning for closeness. He loves retrieving, playing in puddles, and all sorts of cooperation with the caregiver, but he can also take care of himself on a walk. At the beginning of a walk, Gavi gets very excited and tends to release his emotions on the leash. However, appropriate walking equipment and regular outings should quickly help him calm down. When emotions subside, Gavi becomes an absolutely wonderful companion for walks—he walks calmly, occasionally checking to see if the person is nearby. He rarely pulls strongly, so walks with him can be really very pleasant. The boy knows the command "sit" and with proper engagement, he will surely learn other commands as well. He very much needs a person who will show him the world and provide appropriate guidance—Gavi has a huge potential.

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Usposobienie: Gavi to duży pies w typie labradora z rottweilerowym twistem. To bardzo proludzki i pocieszny chłopak, który mimo swoich gabarytów chętnie wdrapuje się człowiekowi na kolana. W stosunku do ludzi ma typowo labradorowy charakter — jest otwarty, kontaktowy i spragniony bliskości. Uwielbia aportowanie, zabawy w kałużach oraz wszelką współpracę z opiekunem, ale potrafi też sam zająć się sobą na wybiegu. Na początku spaceru Gavi mocno się ekscytuje i zdarza mu się rozładowywać emocje na smyczy. Odpowiedni sprzęt spacerowy oraz regularne wyjścia powinny jednak szybko pomóc mu się wyciszyć. Gdy emocje opadają, Gavi staje się absolutnie cudownym kompanem spacerów — chodzi spokojnie, co jakiś czas sprawdzając, czy człowiek jest blisko. Rzadko zdarza mu się mocniej pociągnąć, dlatego spacery z nim potrafią być naprawdę bardzo przyjemne. Chłopak zna komendę „siad” i przy odpowiednim zaangażowaniu z pewnością szybko nauczy się także innych komend. Bardzo potrzebuje człowieka, który pokaże mu świat i zapewni odpowiednie prowadzenie — Gavi ma ogromny potencjał.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Gavi
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Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · PoznanLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Gavi home

What you'll need for Gavi 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 Gavi

What life with Gavi looks like

Gavi is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

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.

Poznan, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gavi, answered.

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