How do I contact the shelter about Gema?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pet Rescue Finland handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gema on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Gema if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pet Rescue Finland 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 Gema 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 Gema 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 Pet Rescue Finland early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gema 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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Gema

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Sometimes the past repeats itself, as in my case. My name is Gema, but originally I was called Šila. I first arrived at the shelter in spring 2022 as a small puppy from Mikalava village, about 30km from Alytus, with my two brothers when our owner wanted to give up the puppies. After a few weeks, I was adopted and got a new home. Life was supposed to change for the better, but something happened and after some time I disappeared from sight - returning later to the shelter as an adult dog with three puppies of my own, just like my mother once did. I can walk on a leash and am suitable for city living and families with children.

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• Tarvitsen rauhallisen ympäristön: Ei • Voin asua kaupungissa: Kyllä • Sovin lapsiperheeseen: Kyllä • Tulen toimeen muiden koirien kanssa: Kyllä • Olen asunut kissojen kanssa: Ei tietoa • Minulla on seuraavia erityispiirteitä luonteen tai rotuominaisuuksien osalta: Ei • Huomioitavia asioita terveyteni osalta ovat: Ei huomioitavaa • Minulle on tehty seuraavia terveystoimenpiteitä: Ei tehty terveystoimenpiteitä • Olen asunut kotioloissa kotihoidossa: Ei, pentuna olin kotioloissa, mutta ei ole tietoa milloin jouduin kaduille • Olen ollut tarhalla yli 2 vuotta: Ei • Osaan kulkea hihnassa: Kyllä On se ihme ja kumma, että minä sekä tyttäreni olemme edelleen tarhalla! Olemme niin valmiita kotikoiria, että ihmetyttää suuresti Suomalaisia vapaaehtoisia, miksi emme kelpaa. Meitä käytiin kesällä katsomassa täällä tarhalla, ja olemme mitä mainioin parivaljakko. Kilttejä, osaamme kulkea hihnassa ja otamme mielellämme huomiota vastaan. Näppärän kokoisiakin jos ei välitä isoista koirista. Vedin oikeat ilohepulit ja juoksin päätäpahkaa niin että vesi roiskui läheisessä ojassa. Pidänkin selvästi lotraamisesta, vaikka uimaan asti en vielä päässyt. Olen niin lempeä, olenhan äiti itsekkin, että sopisin mainiosti lapsiperheeseen. Oikeastaan sovin hyvin monelaiseen kotiin, ja oliosinkin jo ihan valmis jättämään tarhan kalsean häkin taakseni ja aloittamaan elämässäni uuden sivun. ♥

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇫🇮Helsinki

Shelter

Pet Rescue Finland

Living with Gema

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Pet Rescue Finland · Helsinki Learn about Mixed Breed →

More dogs in Helsinki →More dogs in Finland →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Gema home

What you'll need for Gema in week one.

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About Gema

What life with Gema looks like

Gema is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pet Rescue Finland in Helsinki.

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 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 Gema, answered.

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