How do I contact the shelter about Minnesota?

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

Can I adopt Minnesota if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pet Rescue Finland 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Pet Rescue Finland early rather than rehoming privately; they know Minnesota 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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Minnesota

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

• I need a calm environment: Yes • I can live in a city: Yes, but not in the middle of a city park • I can be placed in a family with children: Yes • I can live with other dogs: Yes • I have lived with cats: Unknown • I have the following special characteristics regarding temperament or breed: I am a young girl, and my owners would have it good if they have experience with working dogs. I also am looking for a male. • Concerning my health, notable things are: No • I have undergone the following health procedures: No • I have lived in foster homes: No • I have spent over 2 years in a shelter kennel: No • I can walk on a leash: Yes • (Other): My life began very typically in the countryside of Lithuania. My mother was in her final days and was searching for a safe and secure place to give birth. It is unknown if my mother ever had a home or if she was abandoned by the working dogs. My mother found an unoccupied farmhouse and gave birth to us under it. Fortunately, neighbors noticed the small family and alerted someone to come and take us away. My mother and my sibling have already found homes in Lithuania, but I am still in the shelter kennel. I was adopted once by a Lithuanian family, but I returned after a month because they did not have the experience to work with me. I especially fear a family with a man, and it would be good if this is noted in my new family and they can patiently show me that there is nothing to be afraid of. I am friendly with strangers and that is why I am looking for a home where it is understood that I need time to come out of my shell and not pressure me to take steps too quickly.

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• Tarvitsen rauhallisen ympäristön: Kyllä • Voin asua kaupungissa: Kyllä, mutta ei ihan kaupungin keskustan vilinään • Sovin lapsiperheeseen: Kyllä • Tulen toimeen muiden koirien kanssa: Kyllä • Olen asunut kissojen kanssa: Ei tiedossa • Minulla on seuraavia erityispiirteitä luonteen tai rotuominaisuuksien osalta: Olen ujo tyttö, ja omistajillani olisi hyvä olla kokemusta aroista koirista. Arastelen myös miehiä. • Huomioitavia asioita terveyteni osalta ovat: Ei • Minulle on tehty seuraavia terveystoimenpiteitä: Ei • Olen asunut kotioloissa kotihoidossa: Ei • Olen ollut tarhalla yli 2 vuotta: Ei • Osaan kulkea hihnassa: Kyllä • (Muuta:)- Minun elämäni alku on hyvin tyypillinen Liettuan maaseudulla. Emoni oli viimeisillään tiineenä ja vaelteli etsimässä turvallista ja suojaisaa paikkaa mihin synnyttää pennut. Ei ole tiedossa, oliko emollani koskaan ollut kotia vai oliko hänet hylätty pentujen takia. Emoni löysi asumattoman maatilan ja ryömi navetan alle, jonne pian synnytti meidät pennut. Naapurit onneksi huomasivat pienen perheen ja hälyttivät tarhan hakemaan meidät pois. Emoni ja sisarukseni ovat jo löytäneet kodit Liettuasta, muitta minä olen vielä tarhalla. Minut adoptoitiin jo kerran liettualaiseen perheeseen, mutta palauduin kuukauden jälkeen koska heillä ei ollut osaamista työskennellä arkuuteni kanssa. Pelkäsin perheen miestä erityisesti ja onkin hyvä, jos tulevassa perheessäni huomioidaan tämä ja pystytään kärsivällisesti näyttämään minulle, että mitään pelättävää ei ole. Ujostelen vieraita ihmisiä ja siksi etsin kotia, jossa ymmärretään antaa minulle aikaa tulla kuorestani eikä minua painosteta ottamaan askeleita liian nopeasti.

Size

Medium

Age

Puppy

Location

🇫🇮Helsinki

Shelter

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About Minnesota

What life with Minnesota looks like

Minnesota is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Pet Rescue Finland in Helsinki.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇫🇮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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Minnesota, answered.

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