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FINN

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

FINN (SKA) – HANDICAP – male dog, neutered, geb. 2021, shoulder height ca. 59 cm, im TH seit 09/2025 - Blind (Netzhautatrophie durch jahrelange Mangelernährung) - Verträglich mit anderen Hunden: Ja FINN – the dog who never got to see the world… but still learned to trust it. Finn was born to see the world – but the world never saw him. From a young age, he was confined to a cramped, dirty cage. No light. No walks. No loving gaze. Only mud and feces under his paws. An empty water bowl. And a life that was barely a life. When Finn was rescued, he was nothing but a shadow of his former self. Starved to the bone, half bald, infested with thousands of fleas – so badly that even the vet said, "I've never seen anything like this." Then came the worst news: Finn is blind. His eyes are outwardly healthy – but the retina was destroyed. Not by illness, not by genetics. But by hunger, years of suffering, and a lack of everything a living being needs to survive. Finn never truly saw the world. He doesn't see a hand – but he feels its warmth. He doesn't see a path – but he remembers every scent, every stone. In his world, there are no colors. But there is something precious: peace, trust, and hope. Despite everything that was done to him, Finn hasn't lost his heart. He trusts – quietly, carefully, but genuinely. We are searching for a special home for Finn: a quiet place without chaos, with people who see with their hearts. People who give him security, guide him, and show him the world – not with their eyes, but with love. Finn doesn't need eyes to love. Only HIS people! (TH 10/2025). Gets along with other dogs.

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FINN (SKA) – HANDICAP – Rüde, kastriert, geb. 2021, Schulterhöhe ca. 59 cm, im TH seit 09/2025 - Blind (Netzhautatrophie durch jahrelange Mangelernährung) - Verträglich mit anderen Hunden: Ja FINN – der Hund, der die Welt nie sehen durfte… aber trotzdem gelernt hat, ihr zu vertrauen. Finn wurde geboren, um die Welt zu sehen - a ber die Welt hat ihn nie angesehen. Von klein auf eingesperrt in einem engen, schmutzigen Zwinger. Kein Licht. Keine Spaziergänge. Kein liebevoller Blick. Nur Schlamm und Kot unter den Pfoten. Eine leere Wasserschüssel. Und ein Leben, das eigentlich keines war. Als er gerettet wurde, war Finn nur noch ein Schatten seiner selbst. Abgemagert bis auf die Knochen, halb kahl, übersät mit tausenden Flöhen – so sehr, dass selbst der Tierarzt sagte: „So etwas habe ich noch nie gesehen.“ Dann kam die schlimmste Nachricht: Finn ist blind. Seine Augen sind äußerlich gesund – aber die Netzhaut wurde zerstört. Nicht durch Krankheit, nicht durch Genetik. Sondern durch Hunger, jahrelanges Leid und Mangel an allem, was ein Lebewesen zum Überleben braucht. Finn hat die Welt nie wirklich gesehen. Er sieht keine Hand – aber er spürt ihre Wärme. Er sieht keinen Weg – aber er merkt sich jeden Geruch, jeden Stein. In seiner Welt gibt es keine Farben. Aber es gibt etwas Kostbares: Ruhe, Vertrauen und Hoffnung. Trotz allem, was ihm angetan wurde, hat Finn sein Herz nicht verloren. Er vertraut – still, vorsichtig, aber echt. Wir suchen für Finn ein besonderes Zuhause: Ein ruhiger Ort, ohne Hektik, mit Menschen, die mit dem Herzen sehen. Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit geben, ihn führen, ihm die Welt zeigen – nicht mit den Augen, sondern mit Liebe. Finn braucht keine Augen, um zu lieben. Nur SEINEN Menschen! (TH 10/2025)

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Dierkshausen
Shelter
Hundehilfe Polen
Living with FINN
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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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
  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 FINN

What life with FINN looks like

FINN is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Polen in Dierkshausen.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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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. Hundehilfe Polen 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 — Hundehilfe Polen 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 Hundehilfe Polen 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 (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.
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