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Emma

Collie · Female · Adult · 6 years

Here's a translation of the Danish animal-shelter listing into clear, natural English: We are delighted to introduce Emma, a sweet and very gentle dog. Unfortunately, her previous owner's health has deteriorated too much to continue providing her with the life she needs. We have therefore agreed to find Emma a forever home. Would you like a dose of Dyreværnet straight in your inbox? Every month we send you a loving message with news, new animals for adoption, tips and tricks about pets - and lovely greetings from the animals' new homes.

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Det er med største fornøjelse at vi hermed kan præsentere sødeste og meget godmodige Emma. Hendes tidligere ejers helbred blev desværre for dårligt til fortsat at kunne give hende det liv, Emma har brug for. Vi har derfor sagt ja til at finde universets d… Skal du have en dosis Dyreværnet direkte i din indbakke? Hver måned sender vi dig en kærlig hilsen med nyheder, nye dyr til adoption, tips og tricks om kæledyr - og skønne hilsener fra dyrenes nye hjem.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇰Copenhagen
Shelter
Dyreværnet
Living with Emma
  • Spayed
Cared for by Dyreværnet · CopenhagenLearn about Collie

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Bringing Emma home

What you'll need for Emma 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 Emma

What life with Emma looks like

Emma is a large adult collie dog waiting at Dyreværnet in Copenhagen.

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.

🇩🇰Adopting from Denmark

Danish shelters follow EU pet passport rules and require an adoption contract. Animals are chipped, vaccinated, and sterilized before placement.

Copenhagen, Denmark browse more dogs in Denmark.

Frequently asked

Adopting Emma, answered.

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