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Mixed Breed · Unknown

Edea is part of a litter. He is very nervous around strangers and freezes in the farthest corner to avoid them. He is completely unnoticed in the shelter kennel and spends most of his time hiding behind his bed. He will need time and support in his future home or foster care to become more confident. The staff says that Ede has sometimes had tremors in his hind legs due to a puppy disease he had as a puppy. This disease typically also causes clear damage to the teeth.

Read original (fi)

Edea on kolmikosta ujoin. Hän jännittää vieraita ihmisiä kovasti ja jähmettyy kauimpaan nurkkaan heitä väistääkseen. Hän on tarhalla täysin huomaamaton ja viettää suurimman osan ajasta koppinsa perällä piilossa. Hän tuleekin tarvitsemaan tulevassa kodissa tai kotihoitopaikassaan aikaa ja tukea reipastuakseen. Tarhan työntekijät kertovat, että Edealla on pentuna sairastetusta penikkataudista johtuen toisinaan tärinää takajaloissa. Taudille tyypillisesti myös hampaiden kiille on selvästi vaurioitunut.

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
Embla Rescue
Living with Edea
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Embla Rescue · HelsinkiLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Edea home

What you'll need for Edea 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 Edea

What life with Edea looks like

Edea 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.

Helsinki, Finland browse more dogs in Finland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Edea, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Edea?
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 Edea on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Edea 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 Edea 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 Edea 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 Edea 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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