How do I contact the shelter about Albinas?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pet Rescue Finland handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Albinas on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Albinas if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pet Rescue Finland 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 Albinas 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 Albinas 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 Pet Rescue Finland early rather than rehoming privately; they know Albinas 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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Albinas

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

• Need a quiet environment: No • Can live in the city: Yes • Get along with families: Unknown • Can get along with other dogs: No • Have lived with cats: No • I have the following special features regarding temperament or breed characteristics: No • Things to note regarding my health: Unknown • The following health procedures have been done on me: Dental care • Have lived in a home environment: No • Have been in shelter kennel for over 2 years: No • Can walk on a leash: Yes I was found in Vilna, a district of Pau. Someone was worried about my fate and took me to an animal clinic, where I waited and waited, hoping my owner would come to pick me up. But no one ever came. So I ended up here, to safety, this place that is also called home. Even though the feeling of being here isn't quite right, I don't exactly know what I'm looking for. But I do know that the need for human company is strong. I am called a big gentle giant in the shelter kennel. I love people. I really love them! I wait each morning excitedly, hoping someone will come to my side, stroke me, talk to me, just be with me. As soon as I see a familiar figure approaching, my tail wags like a windmill. I get so much joy just from being with someone.

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• Tarvitsen rauhallisen ympäristön: Ei • Voin asua kaupungissa: Kyllä • Sovin lapsiperheeseen: Ei tietoa • Tulen toimeen muiden koirien kanssa: Ei • Olen asunut kissojen kanssa: Ei • Minulla on seuraavia erityispiirteitä luonteen tai rotuominaisuuksien osalta: Ei • Huomioitavia asioita terveyteni osalta ovat: Ei tiedossa • Minulle on tehty seuraavia terveystoimenpiteitä: Hammashoito • Olen asunut kotioloissa kotihoidossa: Ei • Olen ollut tarhalla yli 2 vuotta: Ei • Osaan kulkea hihnassa: Kyllä Täällä tarhalla edelleen odottelen omaa kotia. Yhdistyksen vapaaehtoiset kävivät viettämässä aikaa kanssani. En jännittänyt heitä, vaan päästin hyvin aitaukseeni ja lähdin innoissani ulkoilemaan! He kehuivat minua tosi ihanaksi ja kiltiksi kaveriksi! Päivä oli lämmin, joten istuimme puun varjossa yhdessä, jossa rauhoituin olemaan vain ja nauttimaan olostani. Käsitelläkin annoin hyvin, pidin siitä kun minua harjattiin. Olisin jo aivan valmis omaan perheeseen ja kotiin, voisiko se olla sinun luonasi? Minut löydettiin Vilnasta, Paupyksen kaupunginosasta. Joku huolestui kohtalostani ja vei minut eläinklinikalle, missä odotin ja odotin, josko omistajani tulisivat hakemaan minua. Mutta kukaan ei koskaan tullut. Niinpä päädyin tänne, turvaan, tähän paikkaan, jota myös kodiksi kutsutaan. Vaikkei tämä täällä olo tunnu ihan oikealta, en tarkalleen tiedä mitä etsin. Sen kuitenkin tiedän, että ihmisen kaipuu on kova.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇫🇮Helsinki

Shelter

Pet Rescue Finland

Living with Albinas

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Pet Rescue Finland · Helsinki Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Albinas home

What you'll need for Albinas in week one.

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About Albinas

What life with Albinas looks like

Albinas is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pet Rescue Finland in Helsinki.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Dental care completed

🇫🇮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 Albinas, answered.

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