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Minerva

Mixed Breed · Female

AVI pet registry number: 24500557 Hi there! I’m the little but tenacious Minerva. My species is the yellow-eared tortoise. I’m not exactly sure how old I am, and I don’t know if I’ll keep growing, but even a tiny one can make great strides in the water. My shell has grown normally, though, and I love eating shrimp and other seafood. Ready-made pellets taste good too, but vegetables don’t quite suit me as well. By nature, I’m shy and like to hide behind my shell. With time, I’ll dare to swim and eat in my new home. From my new home, I’d love a big aquarium with plenty of room to swim and bask on land under a heat lamp. Since my age is somewhat of a mystery and there’s no way to know if I’ll keep growing, it would be wise to prepare ahead for getting a larger aquarium in my new home. Could I possibly be your new friend? I hope to hear from you soon! I’m a confident, brave, and extremely curious girl cat named Haavetassu—utterly irresistible! Meow and greetings! My name is Ilias, and I’m a sweet, people-loving gentleman cat born in 2017, looking for a forever home. Tukki and Taurus say hi! We’re searching for a peaceful, shared forever home together. At the clinic, we care for dogs, cats, exotic animals, and wild animals. The clinic has new, modern, high-quality equipment for diagnostics, including various endoscopes (such as gastroscopes, fiberoscopes, rigid endoscopes...), dental X-rays... Please direct your purchases toward these shops that support washing! These stores serve the areas of Tampere and Kangasala. The shopkeeper is Päivi Kangas-Lahti. K-Market Ruutana’s Facebook page K-Market Atala’s Facebook page K-Market Kumpula’s... Wild AnimalsCats: adoption / other mattersDogs: adoption / other mattersOther PetsFarm and Hobby AnimalsTemporary HomeJoin our activities! We provide advice on animal welfare and animal protection issues and organize events. We take care of homeless pets, find them new homes, and raise funds to help animals. We operate entirely on a volunteer basis and through donations.

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AVIn pitopaikkatunnus: 24500557 Hei sinä! Olen pieni ja sinnikäs Minerva. Lajiltani olen keltakorvakilpikonna. Ikääni en oikein tiedä ja en tiedä kasvanko tästä vielä, mutta vedestä se pienikin ponnistaa. Kilpeni on kuitenkin kasvanut normaalisti ja syön mielelläni katkarapuja ja muita mereneläviä. Valmisnappulat maistuu myös, mutta kasvikset ei niin uppoa. Luonteeltani olen arka ja piiloudun mielelläni kilpeni suojaan. Ajan kanssa uskaltaudun uiskeltelemaan ja syömään uudessa kodissa. Uudelta kodilta toivon isoa akvaariota, jossa on tilaa uida ja paistatella maalla lämpölampun alla. Koska ikäni on hieman mysteeri ja ei ole tietoa kasvanko vielä, uudessa kodissa on hyvä varautua ennalta isomman akvaarion hankintaan.Olenko mahdollisesti sinun uusi ystävä? Toivottavasti kuulen sinusta pian! Miu ja Mau! Me ollaan Nummuliitti ja Radiolaari, ehkä maailman suloisin ja ihmisrakkain nuori sisaruspari, ja halutaan yhdessä uuteen kotiin, jossa on meille paljon rakkautta ja touhua! Hmmmmjau! Tässä arvoisa, herkkä ja kultainen rouvakissa Coco etsii omaa rauhallista kotia rutiineja rakastavan kotiväen ainoana kissana. Olen oman arvoni tunteva, rohkea ja erittäin utelias, aivan vastustamaton tyttökissa nimeltä Haavetassu. Klinikalla hoidetaan koirat, kissat , eksoottiset eläimet ja luonnonvaraiset eläimet. Klinikalla on uudet modernit laadukkaat laitteet diagnostiikkaa varten, mm. erilaiset tähystimet ( mm. gastroskooppi, fiberoskooppi, jäykkä tähystin ... ), hampaiden rtg... Keskitä sinäkin ostoksesi näihin Pesua tukeviin kauppoihin! Kaupat palvelevat Tampereen ja Kangasalan alueella. Kauppiaana toimii Päivi Kangas-Lahti. K-Market Ruutanan Facebook-sivut K-Market Atalan Facebook-sivut K-Market Kumpulan... Luonnonvaraiset eläimetKissat: adoptointi / muut asiatKoirat: adoptointi / muut asiatMuut lemmikitTuotanto- ja harraste-eläimetTilapäiskodiksiMukaan toimintaan Neuvomme eläinsuojeluun ja eläinten hyvinvointiin liittyvissä asioissa ja järjestämme tapahtumia. Hoidamme kodittomia lemmikkieläimiä ja etsimme niille uusia koteja sekä hankimme varoja eläinten auttamiseen. Toimimme vapaaehtoisvoimin ja lahjoitusvaroin.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇫🇮Tampere
Shelter
PESU — Pirkanmaan eläinsuojeluyhdistys
Cared for by PESU — Pirkanmaan eläinsuojeluyhdistys · TampereLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Minerva home

What you'll need for Minerva 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 Minerva

What life with Minerva looks like

Minerva is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at PESU — Pirkanmaan eläinsuojeluyhdistys in Tampere.

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.

Tampere, Finland browse more dogs in Finland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Minerva, answered.

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