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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

loving, somewhat territorial Finni is a nearly 7-year-old male dog who has lived in a single household with his owner since November 2025. Toward his favorite person, Finni is cuddly, voracious, and balanced. For food, he will do almost anything. A little watch dog is already in him, as he barks or grumbles when someone rings the doorbell, walks through the house, or the front door slams. Finni can stay alone for several hours, and he is even more excited when you come back home. Then he brings his toys and asks for cuddles. On walks, he runs very relaxed on the leash, and his basic obedience is good. However, he has a certain follow drive that can lead him to chase rabbits, cats, or similar. We are working on this, and he also knows an interrupt signal, but sometimes the temptation is just too great. Despite this, he still comes back, as he is simply too slow to catch anything. Finni and his owner avoid unfamiliar dogs, either walking around them or keeping them on a leash. Finni must not be touched by strangers, and he wants nothing to do with children either. Therefore, he has undergone muzzle training to ensure he can be safely managed through hectic situations. The children in his first family did not respect his boundaries and often harassed him. In response, he bit the children. His current owner took Finni out of this emergency situation and has taken good care of him and trained him a lot. Unfortunately, her professional situation is about to change, and Finni would be left alone for too long. Finni would be happy with a childless couple or a single with dog experience or the willingness and ability to further develop to better understand him.

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lieb, etwas territorial Finni ist ein fast 7jähriger Rüde, der seit November 2025 in einem Singlehaushalt mit seiner Besitzerin lebt. Seinen Lieblingsmenschen gegenüber verhält sich Finni verschmust, verfressen und ausgeglichen. Für Futter tut er fast alles. Ein kleiner Wachhund steckt schon in ihm, da wird auch mal gebellt oder gegrummelt, wenn jemand klingelt, durch den Hausflur geht oder die Haustür unten zufällt. Finni kann sehr gut über mehrere Stunden alleine bleiben, er freut sich umso mehr wenn man wieder zu ihm nach Hause kommt. Dann bringt er sein Spielzeug und fordert Streicheleinheiten ein. Auf Spaziergängen läuft er sehr entspannt an der Leine, der Grundgehorsam stimmt bei ihm. Jedoch hat er einen gewissen Folgetrieb der dazu führen kann, dass er Kaninchen, Katzen oder ähnliches hinterher rennt. Daran arbeiten wir, ein Abbruchsignal kennt er auch, manchmal ist nur die Versuchung größer. Wiederkommen tut er trotzdem, da er einfach zu langsam ist um etwas zu fangen. Fremden Hunden gehen er und sein Frauchen aus dem Weg, bzw. angeleint an ihnen vorbei. Finni darf nicht von Fremden angefasst werden, auch mit Kindern möchte er nichts zu tun haben. Daher wurde mit ihm Maulkorbtraining gemacht um ihn auch durch hektische Situationen sicher führen zu können. Die Kinder in seiner ersten Familie haben seine Grenzen leider nicht beachtet und ihn oftmals bedrängt. Daraufhin hat er nach den Kindern geschnappt. Seine jetzige Besitzerin hat Finni aus dieser Notsituation heraus aufgenommen und sich gut um ihn gekümmert und auch viel mit ihm trainiert. Leider ändert sich bald aber Ihre berufliche Situation und Finni wäre einfach zulange alleine. Finni würde sich freuen über ein kinderloses Pärchen oder einen Single mit Hundeerfahrung oder der Möglichkeit und dem Willen, sich etwas weiterzubilden, um ihn besser verstehen zu können.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt
Living with Finni
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Finni home

What you'll need for Finni 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
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    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 Finni

What life with Finni looks like

Finni is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt in Essen.

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 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 Finni, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Finni?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Finni on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Finni if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 Finni 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 Finni 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Finni 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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