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Oskar

Mixed Breed · Male

Care for Dogs' one of the most important principles is to constantly develop and operate better. Spaying is the most important way they can help, and in recent years the shelter kennel has invested in providing assistance precisely in those areas where it is most needed. In Romania, there are areas in every city that are especially troubled due to people's poverty. Often, the people in these areas cannot even properly take care of themselves, and therefore the conditions for the animals are particularly bad. Care for Dogs has focused its help on these areas, as stray owned dogs are the main reason why homeless animal puppies are continuously being born. They offer free sterilization for dogs, but sometimes the families no longer want their dog back after the operation. This happened to Golden Oskar, who remained at the shelter kennel after being castrated in February 2025. Oskar is a big dog full of love. When looking at him, it is impossible not to smile, as he greets people, pats and treats with great joy and happiness. Oskar always seems to be in a good mood, and his tail never stops wagging when people are in sight. He loves everyone and appears to be a dog who simply wants to be involved and helpful. Before ending up at the shelter kennel, Oskar lived in a family where the children loved him very much. It is therefore no surprise that ending up in a kennel where people are only seen for a short time each day has been difficult for him. Despite this, Oskar has always been friendly to everyone. He is used to walking on a leash and would otherwise be ready to travel to a forever home. Oskar has always shared his enclosure with other dogs at the shelter kennel, so there could be a dog friend waiting at home. Oskar would certainly be very happy just being the center of attention. Oskar is primarily looking for a home with its own yard or direct access from the house outside. A flat is not the best solution for Oskar due to his size.

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Care for Dogsin tarhan yksi tärkeimpiä periaatteita on jatkuvasti kehittyä ja toimia paremmin. Steriloinnit ovat heille tärkein auttamisen muoto ja viime vuosina tarhalla on panostettu tarjoamaan apua juuri niille alueille, missä sitä kipeimmin tarvitaan. Romaniassa joka kaupungista löytyy alueita, jotka ovat erityisen rauhattomia ihmisten köyhyyden vuoksi. Usein alueiden ihmisillä ei ole varaa huolehtia kunnolla edes itsestään ja siksi eläinten olot ovat erityisen kurjia. Care for Dogs on keskittänyt apunsa juuri näille alueille, sillä vapaana juoksevat omistetut koirat ovat pääsyy sille, että kodittomia pentuja syntyy jatkuvasti lisää. He tarjoavat koirille sterilointeja ilmaiseksi, mutta toisinaan perhe ei enää haluakaan koiraansa takaisin operaation jälkeen. Näin kävi kultaiselle Oskarille, kun hän jäi tarhalle kastroinnin jälkeen helmikuussa 2025. Oskar on iso koira täynnä rakkautta. Häntä katsoessa ei voi olla hymyilemättä, niin suurella ilolla ja onnella hän ottaa vastaan ihmiset, rapsutukset ja herkut. Oskar tuntuu olevan aina hyvällä tuulella, eikä hänen häntänsä pysähdy hetkeksikään kun ihmisiä on näköpiirissä. Hän rakastaa aivan kaikkia ja vaikuttaa koiralta, joka yksinkertaisesti vain tahtoo olla kaikessa mukana ja apuna. Ennen tarhalle päätymistä Oskar asui perheessä, jossa erityisesti lapset rakastivat häntä kovasti. Ei siis ole ihme, että päätyminen häkkiin missä ihmisiä näkee vain pienen hetken päivästä, on ollut hänelle kova paikka. Tästä huolimatta Oskar on aina ollut kaikille ystävällinen. Hän on tottunut kulkemaan hihnassa ja olisi muutenkin kaikin puolin valmis matkustamaan ikiomaan kotiin. Oskar on tarhalla jakanut aina häkkinsä narttujen kanssa, joten kotona voisi olla narttukaveri odottamassa. Oskar olisi varmasti kuitenkin hurjan onnellinen myös saadessaan olla kaiken huomion keskipisteenä.Oskar etsii ensisijaisesti kotia, jossa olisi oma piha tai pääsy suoraan kodista ulos. Kerrostalo ei Oskarin koon vuoksi ole hänelle paras ratkaisu.

Size
Extra large
Age
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
Embla Rescue
Living with Oskar
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Embla Rescue · HelsinkiLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Oskar home

What you'll need for Oskar 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 Oskar

What life with Oskar looks like

Oskar is a extra-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 Oskar, answered.

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