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Mixed Breed · Unknown

Hanuta was found as a puppy on the street. He was able to live in the yard of a local man, and although life outside with little human contact doesn't sound like much, Hanuta was safe and was regularly fed. However, in the spring of 2020 the man had to give up the dogs living in his yard and so Hanuta ended up at Care for Dogs shelter kennel. Moving to the yard was obviously difficult and stressful for Hanu, who had lived in a small yard for eight years, and he has turned out to be quite aggressive in the shelter kennel. Hanuta lived with the man and later in the shelter kennel together with three other female dog, Pipa, Dolly and Tina. Hanu's possible sister Pipa and Dolly have already traveled to Finland and Tina is still waiting with Hanu for her turn. Hanuta is still very shy in the shelter kennel. Previously, he stayed mostly in his crate, and Hanu was hardly ever seen when visiting the shelter kennel. However, he has recently started to become more active after getting more lively cage mates, and now Hanuta is already watching what is happening in the shelter kennel. The shelter kennel Hanuta clearly seeks safety from other dogs, so a lively dog companion is a must in the future home. Hanu's equally shy cage mates have become more lively in Finland, so it is likely that Hanu will also adapt to being a house dog relatively quickly in the right environment.

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Hanuta on löydetty pentuna kadulta. Hän pääsi elämään paikallisen miehen pihalle, ja vaikka elämä ulkona vähäisillä ihmiskontakteilla ei kuulosta paljolta, oli Hanuta turvassa ja sai säännöllisesti mahansa täyteen. Vuoden 2020 keväällä mies joutui kuitenkin luopumaan pihalla asuneista koirista ja niinpä Hanuta päätyi Care for Dogsin tarhalle. Muutto tarhan hälinään on ymmärrettävästi ollut pienellä pihalla kahdeksan vuotta asuneelle Hanutalle vaikea ja stressaava ja hän on osoittautunut tarhalla hyvin araksi. Hanuta asui miehen luona ja sittemmin tarhalla yhdessä kolmen muun nartun, Pipan, Dollyn ja Tinan kanssa. Hanutan todennäköinen sisko Pippa ja Dolly ovat jo matkustaneet Suomeen ja Tina odottelee vielä Hanutan kanssa omaa vuoroaan. Hanuta on vielä tarhalla kovin ujo. Aiemmin hän pysytteli lähinnä kopissaan, eikä Hanutaa juuri näkynyt tarhalla käydessä. Hän on kuitenkin hiljattain alkanut reipastua saatuaan reippaampia häkkikavereita ja nykyään Hanuta pyörii jo tarkkailemassa, mitä tarhalla tapahtuu. Tarhalla Hanuta hakee selvästi turvaa muista koirista, joten reipas koirakaveri on ehdoton myös tulevassa kodissa. Hanutan yhtä ujot häkkikaverit ovat reipastuneet Suomessa hyvin, joten todennäköistä on, että Hanutakin sopeutuu sopivassa ympäristössä kotikoiraksi suhteellisen nopeasti.

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
Embla Rescue
Living with Hanuta
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Hanuta home

What you'll need for Hanuta 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 Hanuta

What life with Hanuta looks like

Hanuta is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Embla Rescue 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 Hanuta, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Hanuta?
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 Hanuta on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Hanuta 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 Hanuta 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 Hanuta 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 Hanuta 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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