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Gunnar

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

I need a peaceful environment: Yes, preferably a calm and predictable home, i.e. a place where there are no constant new people. I can live in the city: Yes I am suitable for a family with children: Yes, preferably with quiet and respectful children who respect my boundaries and privacy. I get along with other dogs: Yes, although I usually prefer to keep a bit of distance and do not really seek interaction. I can be the only dog. I have lived with cats: No information on my suitability for cats, but can be tested. I have the following special characteristics in terms of character or breed characteristics: I am a bit shy and playful dog; I can be sensitive to touch and may jump or freeze, but I do not show aggression. Things to consider regarding my health: No information. I have undergone the following health measures: Not done. I have lived in a home environment with home care: No I have been at the shelter for over 2 years: No I can walk on a leash: Yes I am gentle Gunnar. Former outdoor shelter resident, current leash-trained house dog. Maybe a bit clumsy, definitely well-intentioned and above all ready to learn what it feels like to be a loved family member. My former name also suits me quite well, as I am quite large in size, somewhat the same color as Winnie the Pooh. I ended up in Alytus, southern Lithuania, at the Keturkojo Viltis dog shelter as part of a sterilization project organized by Pet Rescue Finland. The first day of the project was already in full swing when an elderly couple arrived on the scene. I was sitting in the back of the car.

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• Tarvitsen rauhallisen ympäristön: Kyllä, mieluiten rauhallinen ja ennakoitava koti, eli paikka jossa ei käy jatkuvasti uusia ihmisiä. • Voin asua kaupungissa: Kyllä • Sovin lapsiperheeseen: Kyllä, mieluiten rauhallisten ja yksityisyyttäni ja rajojani kunnioittavien lasten kanssa. • Tulen toimeen muiden koirien kanssa: Kyllä, vaikka yleensä pidän mieluummin hieman etäisyyttä enkä juurikaan hae vuorovaikutusta. Voin olla ainoa koira. • Olen asunut kissojen kanssa: Ei tietoa soveltuvuudestani kissojen kanssa, mutta voidaan testata. • Minulla on seuraavia erityispiirteitä luonteen tai rotuominaisuuksien osalta: Olen hieman ujo ja hassu koira; voin olla herkkä kosketukselle ja saatan säpsähtää tai jähmettyä, mutta en osoita aggressiivisuutta. • Huomioitavia asioita terveyteni osalta ovat: Ei huomioitavaa. • Minulle on tehty seuraavia terveystoimenpiteitä: Ei tehty. • Olen asunut kotioloissa kotihoidossa: En • Olen ollut tarhalla yli 2 vuotta: En • Osaan kulkea hihnassa: Kyllä Minä olen lempeä Gunnar. Entinen ulkotarhan asukas, nykyinen hihnassa nätisti kulkeva kotikoiran alku. Ehkä vähän kömpelö, varmasti hyväntahtoinen ja ennen kaikkea valmis opettelemaan, miltä tuntuu olla rakastettu perheenjäsen. Entisessä elämässäni minua kutsuttiin myös Meškaksi eli Karhuksi. Entinenkin nimeni sopii minulle ihan hyvin, sillä olen melkoisen runsaskokoinen massamasi, jokseenkin saman värinen kuin Nalle Puh Päädyin yllättäen Alytukseen, eteläiseen Liettuaan Keturkojo Viltis -koiratarhalle Pet Rescue Finlandin järjestämän sterilointiprojektin yhteydessä. Projektin ensimmäinen päivä oli jo hyvässä vauhdissa, kun paikalle saapui hyvin iäkäs pariskunta. Auton takaosassa istuin minä.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇫🇮Helsinki

Shelter

Pet Rescue Finland

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About Gunnar

What life with Gunnar looks like

Gunnar is a large 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. 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 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gunnar, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gunnar?: 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 Gunnar on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gunnar 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Gunnar 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 Gunnar 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 Gunnar 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.