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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

28.12.2024 Frodo has recently visited the shelter kennel for a senior check-up. Unfortunately, a tough early life has left its mark and age has started to catch up with him. Frodo was found to have developing spondylosis as well as arthritis in the knees. Background and storyThe exceptional circumstances caused by the coronavirus hit Romania hard. In addition to other consequences, the number of homeless dogs increased explosively, as people and businesses no longer had the possibility to take care of their dogs. This happened to Frodo, who had lived his entire life as a yard dog for a company before the year 2020. In June 2020, Delia, who maintains Care for Dogs, was called, that due to the coronavirus the company had to close and at the same time the dogs would have to be disposed of. If Delia did not take the dogs, they would end up in the municipal shelter kennel by the authorities. Therefore, Delia took the dogs to safety at her own farm. Unfortunately, Frodo has turned out to be difficult for people and therefore has been in the shelter kennel for almost three years without the possibility of a better life. Frodo is a kind and gentle personality. Strangers greatly stress him and he tends to keep a small distance from people when possible. People, their movements and especially their food strongly interest Frodo and despite his shyness he enjoys roaming around nearby and following the person's movements. Frodo is very stressed by handling, but despite his fear of the shelter kennel has politely undergone the necessary treatment procedures. He has lived in several kennel arrangements and has gotten along nicely with both females and males. Frodo clearly seeks support from canine companions and would definitely benefit from a lively companion at home, who could serve as a role model.

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28.12.2024Frodo on käynyt tarhalla hiljattain senioritarkastuksessa. Valitettavasti rankka alkuelämä on jättänyt jälkensä ja ikä on alkanut hiipiä häntä kiinni. Frodolta löydettiin alkavaa spondyloosia sekä nivelrikkoa kyynerpäissä.Tausta ja tarinaKoronan aiheuttamat poikkeusajat iskivät rajusti myös Romaniaan. Muiden seurausten ohella myös kodittomien koirien määrä kasvoi räjähdysmäisesti, kun ihmisillä ja yrityksillä ei enää ollut mahdollisuuksia huolehtia koiristaan. Näin kävi Frodolle, joka oli ennen vuotta 2020 asunut koko elämänsä erään yrityksen pihakoirana. Kesäkuussa 2020 Care for Dogsia ylläpitävälle Delialle soitettiin, että koronan vuoksi yritys piti sulkea ja samalla koirista olisi päästävä eroon. Jos Delia ei ottaisi koiria, ne päätyisivät rankkurien toimesta kunnalliselle tarhalle. Niinpä Delia haki koirat turvaan omalle tarhalleen. Valitettavasti Frodo on tarhalla osoittautunut ujoksi ihmisiä kohtaan ja siksi hän on viettänyt siellä jo pian kolme vuotta vailla mahdollisuutta parempaan elämään. Frodo on herttainen ja suloinen persoona. Vieraat ihmiset jännittävät häntä kovasti ja hän pyrkii mahdollisuuksien mukaan pitämään pientä välimatkaa ihmisiin. Ihmiset, heidän touhut ja varsinkin herkut kuitenkin kiinnostavat Frodoa kovasti ja ujoudestaan huolimatta hän tykkää pyöriä lähettyvillä ja seurailla ihmisen touhuja. Frodo jännittää kovasti käsittelyä, mutta on tarhalla pelostaan huolimatta antanut nätisti suorittaa tarvittavat hoitotoimenpiteet. Hän on asunut useammassa häkkikokoonpanossa ja tullut hienosti toimeen niin narttujen kuin urostenkin kanssa. Frodo hakeekin selvästi tukea koirakavereista ja hyötyisi varmasti myös kotona reippaasta kaverista, josta katsoa mallia.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
Embla Rescue
Living with Frodo
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Embla Rescue · HelsinkiLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Frodo home

What you'll need for Frodo in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Frodo

What life with Frodo looks like

Frodo is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Embla Rescue in Helsinki.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇮Adopting from Finland

Finnish shelters require a home visit and an adoption contract. Animals are vetted; the EU pet passport covers cross-border travel within the bloc.

Helsinki, Finland browse more dogs in Finland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Frodo, answered.

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