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Mixed Breed · Unknown

There are a huge number of homeless dogs in Romania. Each day they struggle to survive, and for many their life on the streets, searching for food, ends quickly. Local animal lovers try their best to help the dogs. One of those who helped dogs lived in the village of Mitreni. Over the years, a woman had collected dogs rescued from the streets, and finally, there were over 100 dogs living in a simple shelter kennel in her yard. In October 2020, the woman's life ended suddenly when her ex-husband stabbed her. A concerned relative contacted the only person they trusted regarding the dogs, Carmen, the caretaker of Carpe's farm, so that the dogs could be saved from being put down. Together with several other local animal protectors, Carmen spent several days trapping the scared and frightened dogs. About half of the dogs were placed in private farms, and the rest ended up at Carpe. Blaine is one of the dogs that came from the woman. He is very curious about people and is quite cheerful even when meeting strangers. Although he does not quite dare to come within touching distance, Blaine does eat treats offered directly from the hand. He has been living with the same male dog all the time and they get along well, but it is not known how he reacts to other dogs. However, he is the type that easily avoids things if, for example, there are words coming from the treats. Blaine is looking for an experienced and patient home or foster home where they can get to know him better.

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Kodittomia koiria on Romaniassa valtavasti. He kamppailevat jokainen päivä selviytymisestään ja monen kohdalla turvaton elämä liikenteen seassa ruokaa etsien loppuu lyhyeen. Paikalliset eläinrakkaat ihmiset pyrkivät parhaansa mukaan auttamaan koiria. Yksi koiria auttavista henkilöistä asui Mitrenin kylässä. Erakoituneelle rouvalle oli vuosien saatossa kertynyt kaduilta pelastettuja koiria ja lopulta hänen pihalle kyhätyllä alkeellisella tarhalla asui yli sata koiraa. Lokakuussa 2020 rouvan elämä päättyi yllättäen, kun hänen ex-miehensä puukotti häntä. Koirista huolestunut läheinen otti yhteyttä ainoaan henkilöön johon luotti koirien suhteen, Carpen tarhan ylläpitäjään Carmeniin, jotta koirat pelastuisivat lopetukselta. Yhdessä muutaman muun paikallisen eläinsuojelijan kanssa Carmen vietti tarhalla useita päiviä pyydystäen pelokkaita ja järkyttyneitä koiria. Koirista noin puolet sijoitettiin muille yksityisille tarhoille ja loput päätyivät Carpeen. Blaine on yksi rouvalta tulleista koirista. Hän suhtautuu ihmisiin kovin uteliaasti ja on varsin iloisesti myös vieraita vastassa. Vaikka hän ei aivan uskalla tulla kosketusetäisyydelle, käy Blaine kuitenkin syömässä tarjotut herkut myös suoraan kädestä. Hän on asunut koko ajan saman uroksen kanssa ja he tulevat hyvin toimeen, mutta suhtautumista muihin koiriin ei tiedetä. Hän on kuitenkin kaksikosta se, joka herkästi väistää jos esimerkiksi herkuista tulee sanomista. Blaine etsiikin kokenutta ja kärsivällistä kotia tai kotihoitopaikkaa, jossa häneen päästään tutustumaan paremmin.

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
Embla Rescue
Living with Blaine
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Blaine home

What you'll need for Blaine 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 Blaine

What life with Blaine looks like

Blaine is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Embla Rescue 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.

🇫🇮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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Blaine, answered.

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