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Kuura

Mixed Breed · Male

8.10.2026 The world and the courtyard gates have opened, and Kuura has been out on a real walk for the first few times. And it hasn't been terrible at all, quite the opposite! Kuura walks calmly following the foster caregiver and also takes support from her dog friends on walks. The fear of the leash has finally been overcome through persistent training, and suitable pain medication has certainly played a part in the wonderful progress as well. Kuura has also progressed nicely at home. Only the mornings are a bit restless, especially if Kuura is not behind the gate. Then she may whine at the door and wait for the foster caregiver to get up, give food, and take her out into the yard, after which she calms down to sleep again. When the gate is closed, Kuura is better able to settle down and wait patiently for the foster caregiver to wake up. During the day Kuura is very unobtrusive and spends most of her time in peace in the utility room. She enjoys her food and has a good appetite. Kuura doesn't pick and choose people; in a good moment anyone is fine to make acquaintance with. She also gets along with other dogs regardless of sex and is not a barker. Playing is starting to interest her, and the foster caregiver has been challenged to play, though Kuura does not yet dare to fully throw herself into it. Especially in the mornings Kuura likes to run off-leash in a fenced area. It would be wonderful if her future home had a safe fenced yard so that she could continue to enjoy these running antics. Once a suitable home is found, Kuura is ready to pack her backpack and move into her very own home. 31.8.2026 Kuura has taken good steps forward, and her interest in her surroundings and in people has clearly grown. Kuura has increasingly begun to seek out human company and seeks contact herself. Visitors also interest her, and Kuura has been curiously sniffing new people.

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3.11.2026Lenkkeily sujuu Kuuralla koko ajan paremmin. Nykyisin hän kävelee iloisesti liinassa jo parin kilometrin mittaisia lenkkejä. Välillä innostutaan vähän hepuloimaan ja välillä taas pysähdytään haistelemaan mielenkiintoisia tuoksuja. Kuura pystyy kulkemaan pellonlaidassa aivan maantien läheisyydessä, eivätkä ohi ajavat autot hetkauta poikaa sen kummemmin. Kuuralla ei myöskään vaikuta olevan erityistä riistaviettiä. Pihalla aidan toisella puolella käyskentelevät kanat ja lampaat eivät herätä hänessä juurikaan kiinnostusta. Kuura haluaa kovasti luottaa tuttuun ihmiseen, ja tämän luottamuksen turvin hän uskaltaa rohkaistua kokeilemaan myös uusia asioita. Leikki-ikäiseen lapseen Kuura suhtautuu lähinnä uteliaasti, eivätkä lapsen kovaäänisetkään leikit saa häntä säikähtämään. Arjessa Kuura hakeutuu yhä useammin perheen seuraan ja tulee mielellään sinne, missä muut viettävät aikaa. Myös vieraat saattavat saada osakseen uteliaan ja ystävällisen tervehdyskäynnin. Aamuisin uni maistuu paremmin, ja Kuura antaa ihmistensä nukkua jo hieman pidempään kun ennen. Kuuran Librela-lääkitys on vaihdettu Lenivia-lääkitykseen. Uusi lääke annetaan pistoksena eläinlääkärissä noin kolmen kuukauden välein. 8.10.2026Maailma ja pihaportit ovat auenneet, ja Kuura on käynyt ensimmäisiä kertoja ihan oikealla lenkillä. Eikä se ole ollut lainkaan kamalaa, päinvastoin! Kuura kävelee rennosti kotihoitajaa seuraten ja ottaa lenkeillä tukea myös koirakavereista. Hihnapelko on lopultakin selätetty sitkeällä harjoittelulla, ja osansa hienoon edistymiseen on varmasti ollut niin ikään sopivalla kipulääkityksellä. Myös kotioloissa Kuura on edistynyt hienosti. Ainoastaan aamut ovat vähän levottomia, etenkin jos Kuura ei ole portin takana. Silloin hän saattaa piipata ovella ja odottaa että kotihoitaja nousee ylös, antaa ruuan ja lähtee viemään pihalle, jonka jälkeen taas rauhoittuu nukkumaan. Kun portti on kiinni, Kuura osaa paremmin rauhoittua ja malttaa odottaa kotihoitajan heräämistä. Päivisin Kuura on hyvin huomaamaton ja viettää suurimman osan ajastaan kaikessa rauhassa kodinhoitohuoneessa.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
Embla Rescue
Living with Kuura
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Embla Rescue · HelsinkiLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Kuura home

What you'll need for Kuura 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 Kuura

What life with Kuura looks like

Kuura is a large 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. 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.

Helsinki, Finland — browse more dogs in Finland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kuura, answered.

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