How do I contact the shelter about Finn?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Straydogs Rescue Nederland 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 — Straydogs Rescue Nederland 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 Straydogs Rescue Nederland 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 (NL). 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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Finn

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

For an explanation, please read Why we are cautious about placing foreign dogs that missed early socialization with families with (young) children. Temperament: Finn is extremely people-oriented and feels safe with 'his human'. He enjoys contact and would prefer to be with his human(s) all day, although he can also be alone at home for a few hours. After 4 years in a Romanian animal shelter, we admire how well Finn is doing as a 'beginning house dog' in the Netherlands! This does not change that this lovely pup is still uncertain in new or busy situations. Can you offer what Finn needs and can you read him well? Then you have the most loyal, loving, and above all, the most grateful dog you could wish for.❤️ Behavior at home: Finn is a quiet dog who likes to be near you. He doesn't destroy things and only barks when something is wrong (someone at the door). Finn likes to be cuddled, then he lies down happily, but is rather modest than pushy. He likes to be near his owner(s) and enjoys his soft kisses. After so many years on the hard ground, it took weeks before he started lying in a soft bed. Now he does nothing else. The family's own dog (a large, unsure male dog) does not accept Finn, so they now live separately. That is not an ideal situation. He gets along well with the calm, somewhat older female dog. He would like to play a bit but accepts it when she indicates that it has been enough. Because Finn is still uncertain himself, we place him only with a stable, social dog. The cats in the foster family seem strange to Finn. The first days he was afraid of them, during the following weeks he tried to chase them. But now it's getting better. Sometimes he still runs after the cat in the yard. If the cat is lying quietly somewhere, Finn leaves it alone.

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* voor een toelichting, lees Waarom wij voorzichtig zijn met het plaatsen van buitenlandse honden die vroege socialisatie hebben gemist, bij gezinnen met (jonge) kinderen alstublieft. Karakter: Finn is enorm baasgericht en voelt zich ook veilig bij ‘zijn mens’. Hij geniet van contact en zou het liefst de hele dag bij zijn mens(en) in de buurt zijn, hoewel hij ook prima een paar uurtjes alleen thuis kan zijn.Na 4 jaar in een Roemeens asiel vinden we het bewonderenswaardig hoe goed Finn het al doet als "beginnende huishond" in Nederland! Dat neemt niet weg dat deze lieve lobbes in nieuwe of drukke situaties nog onzeker is. Kun jij bieden wat Finn nodig heeft en kun je hem goed "lezen"? Dan heb je de trouwste, liefste en vooral de meest dankbare hond die je je maar wensen kunt.❤️ ‼️ Update 12 mei: Inmiddels is herplaatsing (adoptie of opvang) van Finn urgent. Dit nieuwsbericht, ‼️URGENT ‼️ Herplaatsing voor baasgerichte hond vertelt waarom. Urgent: herplaatsing aanhankelijke hond Finn, baasgericht en waaks ‼️ Update 7 juni: Finn wacht nog steeds - en wij (noodgedwongen) wachten samen met hem. We hebben opnieuw een oproep op Facebook geplaatst.

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇳🇱RC Nieuwe Pekela

Shelter

Straydogs Rescue Nederland

Living with Finn

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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About Finn

What life with Finn looks like

Finn is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Straydogs Rescue Nederland in RC Nieuwe Pekela.

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 Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

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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. Straydogs Rescue Nederland 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 — Straydogs Rescue Nederland 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 Straydogs Rescue Nederland 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 (NL). 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.