How do I contact the shelter about Chilli?

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

Can I adopt Chilli if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — HESY 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 Chilli 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 Chilli 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 HESY early rather than rehoming privately; they know Chilli 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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Chilli

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy

Chilli is a friendly and well-mannered paimenkoiramix, clearly showing the characteristics of the teinivuodet in its temperament. This curious little one approaches the world with such great enthusiasm that sometimes the journey gets forgotten. Although Chilli is basically a people-loving and social type, adapting to new situations and meeting new people can sometimes cause a bit of uncertainty. However, this usually passes quickly, and the warm, cheerful boy often becomes even more attached to his familiar people. In the company of familiar people, Chilli is affectionate and clingy. Chilli enjoys hugs and is happy to be as close to people as possible. In addition to hugs, Chilli loves playing, and especially ball games get this energetic junior excited. For Chill, a little tug on the leash is enough, and focus is not always as steady as it could be. People should be approached with great care, but for some dogs, a little patience is needed. So, while Chill still needs to practice walking on a leash, she is still a very eager and learnable young one, motivated by both her heros and her toys. The new home should be aware that Chill has no experience with being a home dog and will need a lot of time, support, and proper training when she settles in. The breed should also be committed to positive and dog-friendly training. Chilli will need a lot of positive experiences, warm guidance, an appropriate amount of activity, and also relaxation exercises. In addition to these, a previous dog experience and a long walk are also needed from the new home. Otherwise, this young one could fit into almost any home – whether a family home or a home with other pets, as long as the introduction is done carefully. Calm, well-behaved, and a roughly the same size as a dog could be an excellent model for Chill.

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17.2.2026: Chilli on reipas ja hyväntuulinen paimenkoiramix, jonka luonteessa näkyvät vahvasti meneillään olevat teinivuodet. Tämä utelias nuorukainen suhtautuu maailmaan niin suurella innolla, että välillä keskittyminen unohtuu matkasta. Vaikka Chilli on pohjimmiltaan ihmisrakas ja sosiaalinen tyyppi, liittyy uusiin tilanteisiin ja uusien ihmisten kohtaamiseen toisinaan hieman epävarmuutta. Useimmiten varovaisuus kuitenkin karisee nopeasti pois, ja lämmettyään Chillistä kuoriutuukin iloinen seuramies. Tuttujen ihmisten seurassa Chilli on läheisyydenkipeä ja pusuja jakeleva halinalle. Chilli nauttii rapsutuksista ja hakeutuu mielellään mahdollisimman lähelle ihmistä. Rapsutusten lisäksi Chilli rakastaa leikkimistä, ja etenkin palloleikit saavat tämän elämäniloisen juniorin innostumaan. Lenkeillä Chillillä riittää virtaa eikä keskittymiskyky aina ihan pysy vauhdissa mukana. Ihmisiä pitäisi kovasti päästä moikkaamaan, ja toisille koirille taas pitää vähän haukkua. Hihnakävelyä tulee siis vielä harjoitella, mutta Chilli on kuitenkin erittäin fiksu ja oppivainen nuorukainen, joka motivoituu hyvin niin herkuista kuin leluistakin. Uuden kodin tulee huomioida, ettei Chillillä vielä ole minkäänlaista kokemusta kotikoiran elämästä ja hän tarvitseekin kotiutuessaan paljon aikaa, tukea ja oikeanlaista koulutusta. Myös rotujen puolesta kodin tulee sitoutua koiralähtöiseen ja positiiviseen koulutukseen. Chilli tulee tarvitsemaan paljon positiivisia kokemuksia, lempeää ohjausta sekä sopivassa määrin aktivointia sekä myös rauhoittumisharjoituksia. Näiden lisäksi uudelta kodilta kaivataan aiempaa koirakokemusta ja pitkää pinnaa. Muilta osin tämä nuorukainen voisi sopia minkälaiseen kotiin tahansa – myös lapsiperheeseen tai perheeseen, jossa on jo muita lemmikkejä, kunhan tutustuttaminen tehdään huolellisesti. Rauhallinen, kiltti ja suurin piirtein samaa kokoa oleva koira voisi olla aika ihanteellinen malli Chillille.

Size

Large

Age

Puppy

Location

🇫🇮Helsinki

Shelter

HESY

Living with Chilli

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✕Has special needs

Cared for by HESY · Helsinki Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Chilli home

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About Chilli

What life with Chilli looks like

Chilli is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at HESY in Helsinki.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

Note from the shelter: No experience as house dog, needs extensive training and socialization

🇫🇮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 Chilli, answered.

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