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Mixed Breed · Unknown

Miisa is a bit more reserved. Although the movements of strange people greatly interest him, he keeps a small distance from people throughout the visit. He follows the people's movements curiously from behind his brother and finally dares to take a treat from the hand looking at Mikko. However, Miisa does not seem in any way extremely shy, and in a capable home or foster home he would probably become lively quickly. A lively dog companion would certainly be great help for him in getting used to a new life. shelter kennel Miisa is quite quiet and unnoticed.

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Miisa on kaksikosta ujompi. Vaikka vieraiden ihmisten touhut kiinnostavat häntä kovasti, hän pitää ihmisiin koko vierailun ajan pientä välimatkaa. Hän seurailee ihmisten touhuja uteliaana veljensä takaa ja uskaltautuu lopulta Mikosta mallia katsoen hakemaan herkut myös kädestä. Miisa ei kuitenkaan vaikuta mitenkään valtavan ujolta, vaan todennäköisesti osaavassa kodissa tai kotihoitopaikassa hän reipastuisi nopeasti. Reipas koirakaveri olisi varmasti hänelle suuri apu uuteen elämään totutellessa. Tarhalla Miisa on melko hiljainen ja huomaamaton.

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

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Miisa home

What you'll need for Miisa 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 Miisa

What life with Miisa looks like

Miisa 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 Miisa, answered.

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