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Gucio

Male · Senior · 11 years

This dog is not the kind to seek love by force, he chooses people he trusts on his own. And when he likes someone, he shows his gentler, warmer side and can surprise with the amount of joy he has inside. He is a large, dignified dog in the Caucasus shepherd type, therefore we are looking for someone who knows or wants to get to know the character of this breed, independent, wise and loyal to his human. He likes play, contact and closeness, but only when he himself decides that a person deserves his trust. With those he accepts, he can create a beautiful relationship that is calm, loyal and full of warmth. He walks well on a leash and gladly goes for walks. It just takes him a moment to get to know, trust and show how really a good, friendly dog he is. He suffers from a severe joint laxity of the wrist, commonly called "bear's paw". It requires constant pharmacological treatment, which relieves the discomfort and improves the quality of life. Additionally, he wears orthoses (although very unwillingly), which support the wrists and stabilize his gait. He is under constant veterinary care, and his health condition is regularly monitored.

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To pies, który nie szuka miłości na siłę, sam wybiera ludzi, którym zaufa. A kiedy już kogoś polubi, pokazuje swoją łagodniejszą, ciepłą stronę i potrafi zaskoczyć ilością radości, jaką ma w sobie. To duży, dostojny psiak w typie owczarka kaukaskiego, dlatego szukamy dla niego kogoś, kto zna lub chce poznać charakter tej rasy, niezależnej, mądrej i wiernej swojemu człowiekowi. Lubi zabawę, kontakt i bliskość, ale tylko wtedy, gdy sam zdecyduje, że dana osoba zasłużyła na jego zaufanie. Z tymi, których zaakceptuje, potrafi stworzyć piękną relację spokojną, lojalną i pełną ciepła. Dobrze chodzi na smyczy i chętnie wychodzi na spacery. Wystarczy dać mu chwilę, żeby poznał, zaufał i pokazał, jakim jest naprawdę fajnym, przyjaznym psem. Zmaga się z drastycznym przeprostem stawów nadgarstkowych, potocznie nazywanym „niedźwiedzią łapą”. Wymaga stałego leczenia farmakologicznego, które łagodzi dolegliwości i poprawia komfort życia. Dodatkowo nosi ortezy (chociaż baaaardzo niechetnie), które wspierają nadgarstki i stabilizują jego chód. Jest pod stałą opieką weterynaryjną, a jego stan zdrowia regularnie monitorujemy.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Funny Pets Czartki
Living with Gucio
  • Neutered
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Cared for by Funny Pets Czartki · Poland

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gucio home

What you'll need for Gucio 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 Gucio

What life with Gucio looks like

Gucio is a large senior dog waiting at Funny Pets Czartki 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 Gucio, answered.

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