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Mixed Breed · Unknown

Joki is a distinctive dog with a unique build – short but long, which adds to his charm and makes it hard to pass by him without noticing. He is a dog who does not give his trust easily. In interactions with new people, he is very cautious and suspicious, needing time, peace, and patience to feel safe. He is not the type of dog who will immediately jump into someone’s lap – he first observes, analyzes, and makes his own decision about when he is ready for a closer relationship. In his alert gaze, one can see intelligence, thoughtfulness, and great sensitivity. Joki is a dog for someone who appreciates developing a relationship step by step and understands that building a bond with Jokim is a process, with the reward being an exceptional friendship based on mutual respect and a sense of security. He will find his best match with people who allow him to move at his own pace, do not put pressure on him, and give him space to get to know new situations. Joki was born in 2023 and has been at the animal shelter since spring 2026.

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Joki to pies o charakterystycznej budowie – niski, ale długi – co dodaje mu uroku i sprawia, że trudno przejść obok niego obojętnie. To pies, który nie rozdaje swojego zaufania na prawo i lewo. W kontaktach z nowymi ludźmi jest bardzo ostrożny i nieufny, potrzebuje czasu, spokoju oraz cierpliwości, aby poczuć się bezpiecznie. Nie jest on typem psa, który od razu wskoczy komuś na kolana – najpierw obserwuje, analizuje i sam decyduje, kiedy jest gotowy na bliższą relację. W jego czujnym spojrzeniu widać inteligencję, rozwagę i dużą wrażliwość. To pies dla kogoś, kto uszanuje rozwijanie relacji krok po kroku i zrozumie, że budowanie więzi z Jokim to proces, a nagrodą jest wyjątkowa przyjaźń oparta na wzajemnym szacunku i poczuciu bezpieczeństwa. Najlepiej odnajdzie się on u osób, które pozwolą mu działać we własnym tempie, nie będą wywierać presji i dadzą mu przestrzeń do poznawania nowych sytuacji. Joki urodził się w roku 2023, w schronisku przebywa od wiosny 2026.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Słupsku
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Bringing Joki home

What you'll need for Joki 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 Joki

What life with Joki looks like

Joki is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Słupsku in Poland.

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.

🇵🇱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 Joki, answered.

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