Pomnik Psa Dżoka
Pomnik Psa Dżoka
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Enzo M
Manchester, UK11 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
This is a monument to Dżok, pronounced ‘jock’, one of the most loyal dogs to have ever lived.
When Dżok’s owner died of a cardiac arrest at a nearby roundabout, Dżok waited there in vain for an entire year to be fetched and taken home.
The sculpture symbolises the boundless bond between person and pet that is rarely demonstrated more so than in Dżok’s hopeful and mournful wait.
In a sense, the sculpture is a testament to the power of selfless love and it made me smile to see such an affecting example memorialised in this way, standing as a poignant reminder of how precious four-legged friends are.
Evidently, Dżok’s heart-wrenching faith had a touching impact on the community; the locals continue to pay their respects to him and the sense of agape imbued in a pet by its guardian that his likeness represents, as there was an elegant candle burning beneath him at the time I visited.
The monument is a substantial size but not overbearing and is located in the strip of parkland between the Vistula and Wawel hill, just beyond the fire-breathing dragon sculpture, therefore simple to include before or after a visit to the castle and cathedral.
When Dżok’s owner died of a cardiac arrest at a nearby roundabout, Dżok waited there in vain for an entire year to be fetched and taken home.
The sculpture symbolises the boundless bond between person and pet that is rarely demonstrated more so than in Dżok’s hopeful and mournful wait.
In a sense, the sculpture is a testament to the power of selfless love and it made me smile to see such an affecting example memorialised in this way, standing as a poignant reminder of how precious four-legged friends are.
Evidently, Dżok’s heart-wrenching faith had a touching impact on the community; the locals continue to pay their respects to him and the sense of agape imbued in a pet by its guardian that his likeness represents, as there was an elegant candle burning beneath him at the time I visited.
The monument is a substantial size but not overbearing and is located in the strip of parkland between the Vistula and Wawel hill, just beyond the fire-breathing dragon sculpture, therefore simple to include before or after a visit to the castle and cathedral.
Written 1 November 2023
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Talant2007
Moscow, Russia26,910 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
The monument to the dog Jock is the personification of devotion. Jock's owner died of a heart attack near the Grunwald roundabout, and the dog had been waiting there for a long time. A very similar story with Hachiko in Japan. After all, dogs are the most faithful animals in the world! The monument was opened in 2001 in the park near Wawel Castle.
Written 27 October 2023
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pawel_hbg
Sopot, Poland16,780 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
Dżok the Dog was a black mongrel whose owner died of a heart attack near the Grunwaldzkie Roundabout in Krakow. Over the months that followed, he waited for his master to return, surviving on snacks supplied by local residents. After about a year, dog allowed himself to be taken in by a new owner. When she passed away, he wandered off, listlessly, to meet his end under a train.
Written 12 June 2020
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AlexSwallow
Sheffield, UK1,627 contributions
Jun 2019
I'm a fan of these kind of stories, it reminded me of Greyfriars Bobby and I believe there is a similar tale in Japan too.
Nice to have a statue remembering this rather than just the usual statesmen etc. In a nice area to stroll through, by the river.
Nice to have a statue remembering this rather than just the usual statesmen etc. In a nice area to stroll through, by the river.
Written 1 May 2020
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IchBesorgeDasBier
Raleigh, NC134 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
Take a few moments to read the story and pay your respects to this poor dog. Every now and then you hear of a story like this and it just breaks your heart.
In short, Dżok’s master had a heart attack while driving on a nearby roundabout and passed away. As his master was taken away by ambulance, Dzok was left behind and waited for his master to return…for a year!
He was eventually taken in by a kind woman, then put in a kennel…before escaping the kennel, only to be run over by a train.
It’s not far from Wawel Hill and other major attractions, do stop by.
In short, Dżok’s master had a heart attack while driving on a nearby roundabout and passed away. As his master was taken away by ambulance, Dzok was left behind and waited for his master to return…for a year!
He was eventually taken in by a kind woman, then put in a kennel…before escaping the kennel, only to be run over by a train.
It’s not far from Wawel Hill and other major attractions, do stop by.
Written 6 December 2012
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Robby G C
Toronto, Canada81,611 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
We wanted to see the Dzok Monument, however it wasn't indicated on our map. Eventually we found a Tourist Info and the clerk had never heard about this monument. She searched and searched and found where it was located.
Now we were heading in the right direction, walking through the Planty Park, bypassing the castle and there it was right in front of the river, 2 minutes from the Dragon’s Den.
For those who do not know the dog’s story, there was a summary underneath Dzok’s statue and I was able to find more info thanks to some locals: That poor dog went through a lot of ordeals! First his owner died while crossing a busy street. An ambulance was called and he was transported directly to a hospital. He never made it. He died in the ambulance.
In the meanwhile, his dog was frantic. He had no idea where his owner was. He wandered aimlessly in the vicinity where his owner had collapsed, probably hoping to find his owner. He stayed there for more than 1 year at the Roundabout, waiting for his beloved owner to come back. Cars were beeping at him. In their eyes he was nonsense! Still he remained there, wandering away at times to find food from garbage cans.
Someone called the Animal Shelter, but they were unable to catch him. Quite a clever dog!
He made friends with an elderly lady who lived in this neighborhood and she brought him regularly food, day in and day out. She shared with the dog what she had, as she was far from being wealthy!
As more and more people noticed Dzok, he became quite popular! The dog that had been waiting for his owner for over a year! Never had they seen such a faithful friend! He even appeared in the newspapers.
One day though the dog accepted this lady’s invitation and he went home with her. He lived with her for 6 years and then she died. The dog found himself alone again! He was brought to the Animal Shelter. That very night he dug a tunnel under the fence and escaped. His body was found near a railway tracks, several kilometers away from the Animal Shelter.
No wonder a sculptor named Bronislaw Chromy, wanted to build a statue of him. I like how he was built it. The dog in the statue is embraced by two human hands, an indication of how much he enjoyed those he trusted.
It was a worthwhile walk to see this statue. I certainly learned something that day about faithfulness!
Now we were heading in the right direction, walking through the Planty Park, bypassing the castle and there it was right in front of the river, 2 minutes from the Dragon’s Den.
For those who do not know the dog’s story, there was a summary underneath Dzok’s statue and I was able to find more info thanks to some locals: That poor dog went through a lot of ordeals! First his owner died while crossing a busy street. An ambulance was called and he was transported directly to a hospital. He never made it. He died in the ambulance.
In the meanwhile, his dog was frantic. He had no idea where his owner was. He wandered aimlessly in the vicinity where his owner had collapsed, probably hoping to find his owner. He stayed there for more than 1 year at the Roundabout, waiting for his beloved owner to come back. Cars were beeping at him. In their eyes he was nonsense! Still he remained there, wandering away at times to find food from garbage cans.
Someone called the Animal Shelter, but they were unable to catch him. Quite a clever dog!
He made friends with an elderly lady who lived in this neighborhood and she brought him regularly food, day in and day out. She shared with the dog what she had, as she was far from being wealthy!
As more and more people noticed Dzok, he became quite popular! The dog that had been waiting for his owner for over a year! Never had they seen such a faithful friend! He even appeared in the newspapers.
One day though the dog accepted this lady’s invitation and he went home with her. He lived with her for 6 years and then she died. The dog found himself alone again! He was brought to the Animal Shelter. That very night he dug a tunnel under the fence and escaped. His body was found near a railway tracks, several kilometers away from the Animal Shelter.
No wonder a sculptor named Bronislaw Chromy, wanted to build a statue of him. I like how he was built it. The dog in the statue is embraced by two human hands, an indication of how much he enjoyed those he trusted.
It was a worthwhile walk to see this statue. I certainly learned something that day about faithfulness!
Written 26 May 2016
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LordHafod
Swansea, UK768 contributions
Sept 2015 • Family
Walking along the River Vistula near Wawel Castle, came accross this memorial. As dog owners, completely captivated by it and the story which could bring a tear to your eyes. Dzok was a mongrel dog with definite German Shepherd genes, owned by an old man. Whilst crossing the road together, in the Summer of 1992 ,the old man collapsed and was rushed to hospital, but unfortunately died en route. Dzok was left behind at the scene. He run around the area desperately looking for his owner, avoiding the traffic. He use to sleep on the nearby roundabout, scavenging for food from nearby bins. Initially he was ok as this occurred in the Summer but with the onset of Autumn and Winter, Dzok started to suffer from the cold, wet weather and his poor diet. The local animal shelter tried to catch him but were unsuccesful. Dzok's dedication became well known with the media taking an interest. Local people improvised a shelter for him at the scene and gave him food. He would snatch the food and run away. He eventually came to trust an old woman who brought her dog to feed Dzok. He almost one year to the day left the scene and went home to live with the old lady for 6 years until she died. Dzok and her dog Katjek were taken to an animal shelter, but Dzok wanted his freedom, he tunnelled under a fence and escaped. The statue of Dzok is very moving and a fitting tribute to a faithful companion.
Written 1 October 2015
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK824,346 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
The story of Dzok is well known in Krakow but not that well known by the people who flock to this beautiful city.
It's certainly not really mentioned in the travel information brochures but to dog owners and animal lovers in general the story is so sweet .
The little dog who's owner took ill and died on route to the hospital and the little dog who waited near the scene for his master to return .
The authorities tried to catch him and eventually someone took him in but that owner unfortunately died so he was kenneled but escaped and died.
It truelly is a superb story and very touching.
The Monument is well thought out with the dog between 2 human hands,a beautiful Monument indeed.
It's not hard to find being near the Dragons Cave and Wawel Cathedral and Castle and is really well worth a visit.
It's certainly not really mentioned in the travel information brochures but to dog owners and animal lovers in general the story is so sweet .
The little dog who's owner took ill and died on route to the hospital and the little dog who waited near the scene for his master to return .
The authorities tried to catch him and eventually someone took him in but that owner unfortunately died so he was kenneled but escaped and died.
It truelly is a superb story and very touching.
The Monument is well thought out with the dog between 2 human hands,a beautiful Monument indeed.
It's not hard to find being near the Dragons Cave and Wawel Cathedral and Castle and is really well worth a visit.
Written 14 November 2016
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Dee Lukasik
Maidstone, UK31 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
This is what it says on the statue close to Grunwaldzki Bridge in Krakow: Throughout the entire year /1990-1991/ Dżok was seen waiting in vain at the Rondo Grunwaldzkie roundabout to be fetched back by his master, who had passed away at the very site.
Written 3 September 2012
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SebastianSim
Krakow, Poland23 contributions
Oct 2011 • Couples
You have to read the story and take a photo of the monument. This is how a friend can love!
Written 10 December 2011
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