How do I contact the shelter about Hermes?

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

Can I adopt Hermes if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hundhjälpen 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 Hermes 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 Hermes 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 Hundhjälpen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Hermes 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 (SV). 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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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Hermes was severely traumatized upon arrival at STAAD, showing no interest in anything for long periods, with his head nestled in Mihaela’s lap. Thankfully, this changed within a few days, and soon, Hermes was his usual, happy self. He is an incredibly loving boy who takes good care of his chosen people. These chosen ones are those who offer a present relationship, have a welcoming and accepting attitude, enjoy being outdoors with their dog, and have pockets full of treats. Additionally, Hermes loves to play together. Hermes can live as a single dog in his new home but also shares his home happily with a joyful companion. He has always lived with cats around, more or less ignoring them. What is important to him is to be seen, appreciated, and included—and to be close. This boy forms strong bonds with his people and becomes a fantastic companion. We are now seeking a welcoming forever home for our statutory Hermes without young children. The home should have “space” around it (garden, countryside) as he is used to roaming and keeping an eye on his “possessions.” It is important that you have a lot of time to devote to Hermes as he loves shared naps and adventures—in a good mix. Background: Hermes came from a small village outside the holiday resort of Neptun on the Black Sea. The properties were divided, and the two dogs were left to their fate—uncommonly, in this region. One—a small terrier—got a new home immediately. The other dog, a larger hound, refused to go anywhere and was taken to Biobaza to be gassed with a painful death looming. The conditions are terrible—dogs are going to die anyway—brutally. Hermes was so shocked that he couldn’t even stand up—he curled up in a corner and lay there with his head turned away. Mihaela, who runs her small shelter, STAAD, heard what had happened. She knew Hermes and managed, after a week of agitated discussions with Biobaza’s management, to get him away from there.

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Hermes var vid ankomsten till STAAD svårt chockad av den senaste tidens traumatiska händelser. Han låg långa stunder stilla med huvudet i Mihaelas knä utan att nämnvärt bry sig om något. Tack och lov släppte detta inom några dagar och snart var Hermes sitt vanliga, glada jag. Han är en oerhört kärleksfull kille som tar väl hand om sina utvalda människor. Dessa utvalda är de som erbjuder en närvarande relation, har en välkomnande och accepterande inställning, trivs ute i naturen med sin hund och har fickan full med godbitar. Dessutom gillar Hermes att leka tillsammans. Hermes kan i sitt nya hem bo som ensam hund men han delar även gärna hemmet med en glad tik. Han har alltid bott med katter runtomkring och mer eller mindre nonchalerat dem. Det som för honom är viktigt är att bli sedd och uppskattad – och få vara med – och vara nära. Den här killen knyter täta band till sina människor och blir en fantastisk följeslagare. Vi söker nu för vår ståtlige Hermes ett välkomnande evighetshem utan småbarn. Hemmet ska ha ”yta” runtomkring ( trädgård, landsbygd ) då han är van att ströva runt och ha koll på sina ”ägor”. Viktigt är att du har mycket tid att ägna Hermes då han älskar gemensamt mys och äventyr – i en bra blandning. BakgrundHermes kommer från en liten by utanför semesterorten Neptun vid Svarta Havet. Ägarna skiljdes och lämnade sina två hundar åt sitt öde – inte ovanligt i denna region. Den ena – en liten tik, fick genast ett nytt hem. Den andra hunden som var en större hane ville ingen veta av och han togs till dödshägnet Biobaza med en plågsam död framför sig. Förhållandena är gräsliga – hundarna ska ju ändå dö – brutalt. Hermes var så chockad att han inte ens klarade att stå upp – han kröp ihop i ett hörn och stannade kvar där liggandes med huvudet bortvänt. Mihaela som driver sitt lilla hägn, STAAD, fick höra vad som hänt. Hon kände till Hermes och lyckades efter en veckas upprörda diskussioner med ledningen för Biobaza få med sig honom därifrån. Vid det laget v

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇸🇪Stockholm

Shelter

Hundhjälpen

Living with Hermes

✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Hermes

What life with Hermes looks like

Hermes is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundhjälpen in Stockholm.

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 Sweden

Swedish shelters require an adoption application and home visit. Animals are chipped, vaccinated, and sterilized. Cross-border placements within the EU use the standard pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Hermes, answered.

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