How do I contact the shelter about Mario?

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 Mario on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Mario 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 Mario 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 Mario 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 Mario 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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Mario

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Mario is a sweet little guy who certainly hasn't had much fun in his life. When he arrived at the shelter, he initially avoided all physical contact. The more time you spent with him - the more he opened up and is now very in love with his caregivers. He has a funny way of intensely staring at them when he wants something special - and it's clear that you then comply. He loves his walks and turns directly to his human for support when he feels uncertain. Mario is good at analyzing everything new and curious as he is, he tries to gain courage. Mario likes to play with other small and gentle dogs. If there are bullies nearby, he finds it uncomfortable and wants to take a detour. Large dogs can also be a bit unsettling. Mario is a peaceful, little guy who is good at dog language and shows his fellow dogs great respect and goodwill. He has met several of the shelter's cats and also treated them with respect. "Giant animals" like horses and donkeys are best to keep a little distance from. To our little troll Mario, we are now looking for a welcoming forever home where he gets a lot of attention and where love is in abundance. Not the smallest children at home. The home should be a bit quieter. Mario would appreciate it very much if there was a smaller dog companion in the home who could then become his best friend and companion in the new life. Cat is also ok. You must be aware that Mario has a background we do not know and that you must support him where he feels insecure - among new people and in new environments. He should never be pressured but should be allowed to make his progress at his own pace. Background Unfortunately, it is common for dogs of all kinds to be dumped in southern Romania. It is strange - since everyone knows that SaveTheDogs helps when needed. Mario was discovered one May morning when the staff started working. He was sitting by the horse enclosures and intensely studying what the horses were doing. He had not been able to get to the place himself so someone has in the protection of the darkness "

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Mario är en rar liten kille som säkerligen inte haft så roligt i livet. När han anlände till hägnet undvek han först all fysisk kontakt. Ju mer tid man tillbringade med honom – ju mer öppnade han upp och är idag väldigt förälskad i sina skötare. Han har ett roligt sätt att intensivt stirra på dem när han vill något speciellt – och det är klart att man då ställer upp och fixar. Han älskar sina promenader och vänder sig direkt till sin människa för att få stöd när han känner sig osäker. Mario är duktig på att analysera allt nytt och nyfiken som han är försöker han fatta mod. Mario tycker mycket om att leka med andra små och snälla hundar. Finns tuffingar i närheten tycker han det är obehagligt och vill gå en omväg. Stora hundar kan också upplevas lite oroande. Mario är en fredlig, liten kille som är duktig på hundspråk och visar kamraterna stor respekt och välvilja. Han har träffat flera av hägnets katter och även behandlat dem med respekt. ”Jättedjur” som hästarna och åsnorna är det bäst att hålla lite avstånd ifrån. Till vårt lill-troll Mario söker vi nu ett välkommande evighetshem där han får mycket uppmärksamhet och där kärlek finns i överflöd. Inte de minsta barnen hemmavid. Hemmet ska vara lite lugnare beläget. Mario skulle uppskatta väldigt om det fanns en lite mindre hundkamrat i hemmet som då kan bli hans bästa vän och ledsagare i det nya livet. Katt är också ok. Du måste vara medveten om att Mario har en bakgrund vi inte känner till och att du måste stötta honom där han känner sig osäker – bland nya människor och i nya miljöer. Han får aldrig pressas utan bör få göra sina framsteg i egen takt. Bakgrund Det är tyvärr vanligt att hundar av alla de slag dumpas i södra Rumänien. Det är underligt – då alla känner till att SaveTheDogs hjälper vid behov. Mario upptäcktes en majförmiddag när personalen började arbeta. Han satt vid hästhagarna och studerade intensivt vad hästarna gjorde. Han hade inte kunnat ta sig till platsen själv så någon har i skydd av mörkret ”

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇸🇪Stockholm

Shelter

Hundhjälpen

Living with Mario

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

Cared for by Hundhjälpen · Stockholm Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Mario home

What you'll need for Mario in week one.

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About Mario

What life with Mario looks like

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

An young 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.

Stockholm, Sweden — browse more dogs in Sweden.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mario, answered.

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