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Adopt Hokkus ja Pokkus

Male · 3 years

Aggressive, but friendly dogs Hokkus ja Pokkus are looking for a shared home. Hokkus is a bit nervous around strangers, but in a group he is the more outgoing and social one when making new friends. Once he gets to know a person, Hokkus enjoys being petted and playing with the person. Hokkus can walk long distances, but on the other hand also enjoys just lounging on the couch. Hokkus is clean indoors and mostly lets the person perform the grooming procedures nicely, but the dog's owner still finds nail trimming a rather stressful activity. When outside, he reacts somewhat to passing joggers and other dogs. Hokkus is food motivated, and can be easily won over with treats. Pokkus is clearly a bit more shy than his companion, and approaches new things and acquaintances more cautiously. Even though loud noises and new people may stress Pokkus, he gets a lot of security from Hokkus and often follows his more courageous friend's example - when Hokkus goes first to greet new people, Pokkus also becomes more outgoing. Pokkus approaches handling with some suspicion, but still allows the person to perform the grooming procedures. While at HESY, Pokkus has had some accidents inside in the mornings. Pokkus is not as food motivated as Hokkus, but when good enough treats are available, he also agrees to show off his tricks. These gentle boys need a home where a calm life is lived according to their terms and they get space when needed. Not suitable for a family with children, a cat household, or a home that already has other dogs. Since Hokkus ja Pokkus do not bark much, they would probably also adapt to apartment living.

Read original (fi)

Ujohkot, mutta ystävälliset koiraherrat Hokkus ja Pokkus etsivät yhteistä kotia. Hokkus jännittää vähän vieraita ihmisiä, mutta on kaksikosta kuitenkin se reippaampi ja ulospäinsuuntautuneempi uusien tuttavuuksien seurassa. Tutustuttuaan ihmiseen Hokkus nauttii rapsutuksista ja ihmisen kanssa puuhailusta. Hokkus jaksaa kävellä pitkiäkin lenkkejä, mutta vastapainona nauttii myös vain sohvalla löhöilystä. Hokkus on sisäsiisti ja antaa pääosin ihmisen tehdä hoitotoimenpiteitä hienosti, mutta kynsien leikkaus on herran mielestä vielä kovin jännittävää puuhaa. Pihalla ollessaan hän reagoi jonkin verran ohi pyyhältäviin lenkkeilijöihin ja toisin koiriin. Hokkus on ruokamotivoitunut, ja namien avulla hänet saakin hyvin puolelleen. Pokkus on kaveruksista selkeästi hieman ujompi, ja suhtautuu uusiin asioihin ja tuttavuuksiin varautuneemmin. Vaikka esim. kovat äänet ja uudet ihmiset jännittävät Pokkusta, saa hän paljon turvaa Hokkuksesta ja ottaakin monissa tilanteissa rohkeammasta kaveristaan mallia – kun Hokkus menee ensin moikkaamaan uusia ihmisiä, reipastuu myös Pokkus. Pokkus suhtautuu käsittelyyn hieman epäileväisesti, mutta antaa kuitenkin ihmisen tehdä hoitotoimenpiteitä. HESYllä ollessaan Pokkukselle on sattunut muutamia vahinkoja sisälle aamuisin. Pokkus ei ole yhtä ruokamotivoitunut kuin Hokkus, mutta kun tarjolla on tarpeeksi hyviä nameja, suostuu hänkin esittelemään temppujaan. Nämä herttaiset pojat tarvitsevat kodin, jossa leppoisaa arkea eletään heidän ehdoillaan ja he saavat tarvittaessa tilaa. Ei lapsiperheeseen, kissatalouteen tai kotiin, jossa on jo muita koiria. Koska Hokkus ja Pokkus eivät juurikaan metelöi, sopeutuisivat he todennäköisesti kerrostaloelämäänkin.

Size
Small
Age
3 years
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
HESY
Living with Hokkus ja Pokkus
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by HESY · Helsinki

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Hokkus ja Pokkus home

What you'll need for Hokkus ja Pokkus 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 Hokkus ja Pokkus

What life with Hokkus ja Pokkus looks like

Hokkus ja Pokkus is a small adult dog waiting at HESY in Helsinki.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Bonded pair that must be adopted together

🇫🇮Adopting from Finland

Finnish shelters require a home visit and an adoption contract. Animals are vetted; the EU pet passport covers cross-border travel within the bloc.

Helsinki, Finland browse more dogs in Finland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hokkus ja Pokkus, answered.

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