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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Gokan, a dog born in 2014. Gokan is a lively and well-mannered pup. At first glance, you wouldn't guess his age, but he is currently around 10 years old. We don't know his history or what he was fed, but his worn teeth might indicate that he was fed bones unfortunately. Gokan is surprisingly easy to walk on a leash and walks very nicely with his caretakers. By nature, he is moderately active, taking a few laps around the yard, but he is not overly excitable and doesn't even try to jump the fence. He arrived with us a bit underweight but with a good appetite, so he should reach his optimal weight in time. In terms of his relationship with humans, Gokan is obedient and gentle. He readily cooperates with his caretakers and truly enjoys their company. He is always eager for petting and scratching behind his ears. His first meetings with other dogs were positive; Gokan was curious and didn't try to dominate. However, if a dog allowed too much, Gokan wasn't afraid to communicate about it. With a gentle canine resident, he should be able to settle in without problems. Due to his size, we would ideally like to see him on a larger property or best in a home with a backyard. We have no idea how such a wise and trouble-free dog ended up on the street, but he surely doesn't deserve to spend the rest of his days at an animal shelter. He definitely deserves a second chance and a permanent home where no one will ever have to kick him out. We highly recommend adopting this giant with a pigeon heart. Gokan is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

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Gokan, pies urodzony w 2014r. Gokan to wesołe, grzeczne psisko. Na pierwszy rzut oka nie widać po nim tego wieku, ale obecnie ma już około 10 lat. Nie znamy jego historii, ani tego czym był karmiony, ale jego wytarte zęby mogą wskazywać na to że był karmiony niestety kośćmi. Gokan mimo swoich rozmiarów zupełnie nie ciągnie na smyczy i bardzo ładnie spaceruje z opiekunami. Z natury jest umiarkowanie aktywny, trochę pospaceruje po wybiegu, ale nie jest nadpobudliwy i nawet nie próbuje przeskakiwać z wybiegu. Przyjechał do nas nieco wychudzony, ale z dobrym apetytem więc z czasem powinien dobić do swojej optymalnej wagi. W stosunku do człowieka Gokan jest usłuchany i łagodny. Chętnie współpracuje z opiekunami i naprawdę lubi ich towarzystwo. Zawsze jest łasy na głaskanie i drapanie za uszami. Pierwsze spotkania z innymi psiakami zakończyły się pozytywnie, Gokan był ich ciekaw i nie próbował dominować. Gdy jednak jakiś pies pozwalał sobie na zbyt dużo to Gokan nie miał problemu żeby to zakomunikować. Z łagodnym psim rezydentem powinien być w stanie zamieszkać bez problemów. Z racji swoich wymiarów docelowo widzielibyśmy go na większej posesji lub najlepiej w domu z możliwością wyjścia na podwórko. Nie wiemy jak taki mądry i niekłopotliwy pies trafił na ulicę, ale nie może przecież zostać na schronisku do końca swoich dni. On z pewnością zasługuje na drugą szansę i stały dom z którego nikt go nie wyrzuci. Bardzo polecamy do adopcji tego olbrzyma o gołębim sercu. Gokan jest odrobaczony, odpchlony, zaszczepiony, zaczipowany i wykastrowany.

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski)
Living with Gokan
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Gokan home

What you'll need for Gokan in week one.

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  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 Gokan

What life with Gokan looks like

Gokan is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Janik (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski) in Poland.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇵🇱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 Gokan, answered.

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