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Finja

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 2 years

Finja was found as a young female dog on a field and brought to the animal shelter in June 2024. She was initially very fearful and wouldn't let anyone touch her, so she was immediately placed in a pen where friendly dogs lived. From these, Finja did observe the others at times, which led the caretakers to develop a plan and transform the shy little mouse into a female dog who is now ready to find her own home. Finja has since shown herself to be a very friendly and loving female dog, though still somewhat shy, but with clear progress showing that she wants to open up to people and become a great companion. When around strangers, Finja is still unsure. For Finja, we recommend dog-experienced individuals who already have a confident, friendly, and self-assured only dog, so that Finja can continue to orient herself around a canine friend and learn more every day. At the animal shelter, Finja gets along very well with all the dogs. Finja's heart's desire should be to give her a lot of patience and love, and to give her all the time in the world to settle into her new life. Those who expect too much from Finja too quickly will not be the right person for her. © 2006-2024 by animal welfare association Europa e.V.

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Finja wurde als junge Hündin auf einem Feld gefunden und im Juni 2024 ins Tierheim gebracht. Sie war anfangs sehr ängstlich und ließ sich nicht anfassen, weshalb sie direkt in einen Zwinger kam, der von aufgeschlossenen Hunden bewohnt wurde. Von diesen schaute Finja sich dann doch das ein oder andere ab, sodass der Plan der Betreuer aufging und sich aus der schüchternen Mausi eine Hündin entwickelt hat, die nun bereit ist, ein eigenes Zuhause zu finden. Finja zeigt sich inzwischen als eine sehr freundliche und liebe Hündin, die zwar noch etwas schüchtern ist, aber bei der man große Schritte sieht, dass sie sich dem Menschen öffnen möchte und eine tolle Begleiterin werden will. Bei fremden Menschen zeigt sich Finja noch unsicher. Für Finja empfehlen wir hundeerfahrene Menschen, die bereits einen souveränen, freundlichen und selbstsicheren Ersthund haben, sodass sich Finja weiterhin an einem Hundekumpel orientieren kann und jeden Tag mehr dazulernen kann. Im Tierheim zeigt sich Finja mit allen Hunden sehr verträglich. Finjas Herzensmenschen sollten ihr viel Geduld und Liebe entgegenbringen, und ihr alle Zeit der Welt geben, in Ruhe im neuen Leben anzukommen und sich einzufinden. Wer zu schnell zu viel von Finja erwartet, wird nicht der richtige Mensch für sie sein. © 2006-2026 by Tierschutzverein Europa e.V. - All rights reserved

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪München

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Europa

Living with Finja

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Finja home

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About Finja

What life with Finja looks like

Finja is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Europa in München.

A young 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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

München, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Finja, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Finja?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Europa handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Finja on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Finja if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Europa 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Finja 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 Finja 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 Tierschutzverein Europa early rather than rehoming privately; they know Finja 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 (DE). 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.