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Monti

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 16 years

Monti passed away peacefully in the rainbow bridge with his friend Kaisa on October 20, 2024. He was tired from old age and illness. We miss him dearly. Monti found a home in Pornainen on February 22, 2013. On February 4, 2016, we received news from Pornainen - Monti has been with us for three years now and is a mischievous character. He no longer vomits when traveling by car. In the spring of 2013, he was joined by another dog companion and then in late January by a cat. Everything went well and he was very healthy. We look forward to the arrival of spring! On June 5, 2013 - everything is still going well, he has settled in nicely. He doesn't like traveling by car much, but feels unwell quickly. At home, he does not bark, even at strangers, but will bark if other dogs make eye contact with him. During walks, he prefers to run freely in the forest. We wish everyone a warm summer! On March 16, 2013 - everything is still going well. He has found his own corners and likes to show off. Monti knows how to bark and is always amazed by his "big boy" voice. Finally, he has gained some weight, so now it's good. Forest walks are the best thing there is, as is playing with a ball. Monti is very smart and learns new things quickly. We are all in love with him! From home care: February 20, 2013 - Monti is very kind and likes to be cuddled and petted. He may bark at other male dogs by growling, but he believes the barks of other dogs too and does not cause any trouble. Monti could have a female dog companion his own size, now he prefers to play with a younger female dog that is slightly smaller than him, unless there are cuddles available, because human affection goes beyond dog companionship. Monti knows how to sit on command and offers it often when begging for attention. Monti would be suitable for an apartment building as well, since he has not barked once, neither to guard nor otherwise. Monti also does not bark even if other dogs are barking at the door or making noise.

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20.10.2024 Montista tuli koiraenkeli Monti pääsi sateenkaarisillalle kaverinsa Kaisan kanssa. Vanhuuden vaivat väsyttivät vanhan pojan. Ikävä on suuri. 22.2.2013 Monti sai kodin Pornaisista. 4.2.2016 Terveiset Pornaisista! Monti on ollut meillä jo kolmisen vuotta ja on vallaton persoona. Autossa matkustelu onnistuu nykyään jo ilman oksenteluja. Montille tuli syksyllä koirakaveri ja nyt tammikuun lopussa kissakaveri. Kaikki on mennyt hyvin ja poika on ollut tosi terve. Kevään odotusta kaikille! 5.6.2013 Edelleen kaikki menee hyvin, on kotiutunut hienosti. Autossa matkustelusta ei juuri pidä, voi äkkiä huonosti. Kotona ei hauku, edes vieraille mutta toisille koirille kyllä, jos ne tekee tuijotus aloitteen. Lenkillä on parasta jos pääsee juoksemaan metsään vapaasti. Lämmintä kesää kaikille! 16.3.2013 Kaikki menee edelleen hienosti. Omat kulmat on jo tuttuja, joten niillä voi vaikka hieman isotellakin. Kyllä Monti haukkua osaa ja on aina yhtä hämmästynyt “ison pojan” äänestään. Vihdoin on saanut hieman painoa lisää, joten nyt on hyvä. Metsälenkit on ihaninta mitä tiedetään ja samoin palloleikki. Monti on todella fiksu ja oppii nopeasti uusia asioita. Olemme kaikki niin rakastuneita poikaan! Kuulumisia kotihoidosta: 20.2.2013 Monti on hyvin kiltti, ja haluaisi olla paljon sylissä rapsuteltavana. Uroksille Monti saattaa vähän urostella murisemalla, mutta se uskoo toisten koirien murinat kyllä myös, eikä aiheuta mitään rähinöitä. Montilla voisi olla vaikka omankokoinen narttu koirakaverina, nyt se tykkää selkeimmin vähän itseään pienemmän nuoren nartun seurasta, ellei siten ole niitä rapsutuksia tarjolla, sillä ihmisen läheisyys menee koirakaverin ohi kyllä kirkkaasti. Monti osaa mm. istu-käskyn ja tarjoaa sitä kyllä kerjätessään useasti. Monti sopisi varmasti kerrostaloonkin, sillä se ei vielä kertaakaan ole haukahtanut, ei vahtiakseen tai muutenkaan. Monti ei myöskään hauku vaikka toiset koirat haukuisivatkin ovea tai ääniä. 16.2.2013 Monti matkusti Suomeen kotihoitoon. Monti tuntuu olevan sisäsiisti, hellyydenkipeä pikku kerjuri, joten mitä todennäköisimmin Montilla on joskus ollut koti. Autoilusta Monti ei välitä, mutta ei voi pahoin eikä edes kuolaa, vaan koittaa piiloutua mihin tahansa koloseen turvaan. Monti vähän murisee saamastaan luusta toiselle koiralle, mutta ei rähjää eikä ole saanut minkäänlaista tappelua aikaan toisten koirien kanssa. Jos ihminen koittaa siltä ottaa luuta, se nappaa luun mukaansa ja vipeltää pois. Lenkillä se merkkailee kovasti, mutta osaa kulkea hihnassa oikein nätisti ja ainakin vielä ihmiset sekä koirat saa mennä ohi, mitä nyt vähän katsellaan perään. 1.2.2013 Montille lisätty uusia kuvia. 28.1.2013 Monti on iloinen ja ystävällinen poika, joka tulee toimeen ainakin narttukoirien kanssa. Uroksille se haukkuu, mutta ei haasta riitaa. Monti on alle polvenkorkuinen, ja vaikka Monti on löydetty kadulta, se vaikuttaa koiralta, jolla on ollut koti, jossa on tarjottu myös hellyyttä ja huolenpitoa.Koira luovutetaan uuteen kotiin tunnistusmerkittynä, rokotettuna, loishäädettynä ja leikattuna. Lisäksi sillä on EU-lemmikkipassi, josta toimenpiteet käyvät ilmi. Koira tuodaan Suomeen kaupallisen tuonnin vaatimuksia noudattaen ja tuonnista tehdään ilmoitus Eviralle. Kulukorvaus leikatusta koirasta on 250 euroa.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
Rekku Rescue ry
Living with Monti
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
Cared for by Rekku Rescue ry · HelsinkiLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Monti home

What you'll need for Monti in week one.

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  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
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    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 Monti

What life with Monti looks like

Monti is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Rekku Rescue ry in Helsinki.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇮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 Monti, answered.

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