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Finn

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

FINN is a dog that certainly many people would recognize. For several months, he wandered around the hospital until, after a long and hard effort, it was finally possible to catch him in a trap. Since then, the battle for his heart has begun, a battle to change his broken little soul. We have no idea what his past was like, but we would really like to know. It would explain so much, especially his fear and behavior. But we probably will never find out, and so he just needs to be given a better future. May he finally be happy and content. FINN is, as they say, "a homebody." He has his own ways, and his behaviors are consequences of his life before. But there's nothing wrong with him that can't be worked on. He just needs a chance. He really needs it. That's why we didn't neuter him right away. But now we see that he won't move forward any further here; he needs to move forward in a new home. Finn is a dog you might never let off the leash. He is very afraid of new things, new environments. Even though we can see that he wants to explore and it is interesting for him. Fear of the new still dominates him. He can easily be startled and cannot have a person nearby who doesn't know how to react to such situations. However, he almost gets used to his family. And if a stranger is sympathetic to him, he will come to him. Especially to stick out his "tongue" and indicate that he should scratch it. That is something he loves most. Scratching, that's it. 🙂 He gets along well with other dogs, sometimes selects some males, but doesn't get into a fight, rather he barks at them. With female dogs, he has no problems at all. He loves lying on the couch. 🙂 He is also an climber (or we also call him a cat). He can jump on the rope, table and under. 😀 These are just rules he doesn't know yet, and it's just a matter of working with him. But as a cat, he also likes to sleep in elevated places. Finn is a dog who has probably experienced a lot of suffering in his life. For several months, he was alone on a busy street and it's a miracle he wasn't hit by a car. All people were enemies. He didn't trust anyone. New environments scare him, but at the same time, it's clear that they interest him. He needs someone by his side who has already dealt with a shy puppy and knows how to work with them. Definitely not suitable for first-time dog owners or small children. Will there be such a hero in these times? Who will give a chance to a disappointed puppy who no longer believes in a better future? He is suitable for an apartment or a house with year-round access to the yard. He will go to a new home vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered. He is located in the shelter in Švábovec near Poprad.

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FINN je pes, ktorého spozná určite viac ľudí. Niekoľko mesiacov sa túlal pri nemocnici, kým sa ho napokon po dlhej, dlhej snahe podarilo odchytiť do odchytovej klietky. Odvtedy začal boj o jeho srdce, boj zmeniť jeho zničenú dušičku. Netušíme vôbec aká bola jeho minulosť, veľmi by sme ju chceli poznať. Veľa by nám to objasnilo, hlavne v jeho strachu a chovaní. No to sa asi nikdy nedozvieme a tak mu len treba dopriať lepšiu budúcnosť. Nech konečne je spokojný a šťastný. FINN je, ako sa hovorí, „svojský“. Má svoje muchy, má svoje následky v chovaní zo života predtým. Ale nie je to nič s čím sa nedá pracovať. Treba mu len dať šancu. On ju veľmi potrebuje. Preto sme ho aj hneď neinzerovali. Ale teraz vidíme, že u nás sa už ďalej neposunie, potrebuje sa posunúť v novom domove. Finn je pes, ktorého možno nikdy nepustíte z vodítka. Veľmi sa bojí nových vecí, nového prostredia. Aj keď vidíme, žeby ho chcel skúmať a je to pre neho zaujímavé. Strach z nového v ňom stále prevláda. Vie sa ľahko splašiť, nemôže mať pri sebe človeka, ktorý nevie na také situácie reagovať. Na svoju rodinu si však skoro zvykne. A ak je mu sympatický aj cudzí človek, príde k nemu. Hlavne preto, aby mu vystrčil „riťku“ a naznačil, že mu ju má škrabkať. To je niečo, čo najviac miluje. Škrabkanie, to je ono. 🙂 S inými psíkmi vychádza dobre, niektorých samcov si vyberá, ale nepúšťa sa do bitky, skôr ich vyštekáva. S fenkami nemá vôbec problém. Miluje vylihovanie na gaučíku. 🙂 Je to aj horolezec (alebo my ho voláme aj mačka). Vie vyskočiť na linku, stôl a pod. 😀 Sú to len pravidlá, ktoré ešte nepozná a treba s ním len pracovať. No ako mačka aj rád spí na vyvýšených miestach. Finn je pes, ktorý si prežil zrejme v živote veľa utrpenia. Niekoľko mesiacov bol sám na rušnej ulici a je zázrak, že ho nezrazilo auto. Všetci ľudia boli nepriatelia. Neveril nikomu. Nové prostredia ho desia, ale zároveň vidno, že veľmi zaujímajú. Potrebuje k sebe niekoho, kto už zažil bojazlivého psíka a vie s nimi pracovať. Určite nie je vhodný k prvopsíčkarom a ani k malým deťom. Nájde sa v týchto časoch takýto hrdina? Ktorý dá šancu sklamanému psíkovi, ktorý už neverí v lepšiu budúcnosť? Vhodný je do bytu alebo domu s celoročným prístupom dnu. Do nového domova pôjde očkovaný, čipovaný aj kastrovaný. Nachádza sa v útulku vo Švábovciach pri Poprade. Podmienkou adopcie je úspešný adopčný proces a následné podpísanie adopčnej zmluvy a uhradenie adopčného poplatku. V prípade ak vás FINN zaujal píšte na FB správu alebo mail:

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇸🇰Slovakia
Shelter
Cesta za domovom
Living with Finn
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Cesta za domovom · SlovakiaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Finn home

What you'll need for Finn 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
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    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 Finn

What life with Finn looks like

Finn is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Cesta za domovom in Slovakia.

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 Slovakia

Slovak rescue groups coordinate cross-border transport with European partners. Animals are chipped and vaccinated; sterilization is often included for adults and arranged post-adoption for puppies/kittens.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Finn, answered.

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