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Pikuś

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Energetic; needs time to trust. — During diagnosis: A growth on the gum— a biopsy sample was taken for histopathological examination. — For a calm person who enjoys walking, is consistent and patient.

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Energiczny, potrzebuje czasu aby zaufać. — W trakcie diagnozy. Narośl na dziąśle - pobrano wycinek do badania histopatologicznego. — Dla osoby spokojnej, lubiącej spacery, konsekwentnej, cierpliwej.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Ciapkowo Gdynia
Living with Pikuś
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Schronisko Ciapkowo Gdynia · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Pikuś home

What you'll need for Pikuś 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 Pikuś

What life with Pikuś looks like

Pikuś is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Ciapkowo Gdynia 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.

Poland, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pikuś, answered.

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