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Raiku

Mixed Breed · Male

My senior dog, Raiku, 10 years old, loves to lounge on the couch. It's a comfortable spot to think about nice things, like having his own couch where other dogs can't lounge. He would love to snuggle up with his owner on such a couch and watch TV's "Sohvaperunat" (Sofa Potatoes). Sometimes he likes to go for a walk and sniff the seasons, from autumn to winter, spring, and summer, when he can wade in the lake. These are the kinds of life's evening hours that Raiku dreams about. Raiku is a neutered and vaccinated retired dog who loves people and walks. He would be happy in a peaceful home. Raiku does not tolerate cats, so the future home should be cat-free. Please send an email telling us about yourself, your home, and your experience with dog ownership. Include your location and phone number. If you have a fenced yard and a porch, Raiku will enjoy watching the scenery there during warm weather. He does not want to go for a run.

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Pappakoiran lempipaikka on sohva. Siinä on mukava köllötellä ja miettiä mukavia asioita. Vaikkapa ihan semmoisia, että olispa ihan oma sohva, sellainen mihin muut koirat ei pääsis loikoilemaan. Sellaisessa olis papan mukava olla isännän tai emännän kainalossa ja katsella telkkarista Sohvaperunoita. Välillä vois tehdä lenkkiä ja haistella syksyä, sitten talvea ja kevättä ja kesällä pääsis sitten järveen kahlailemaan. Sellaisista elämän ehtoopäivistä uneksuu pappakoira Raiku 10 v Raiku on kastroitu ja rokotettu ihmisiä ja lenkkeilyä rakastava eläkeläinen. Olisiko sinulla rauhallinen koti Raikulle? Raiku ei suvaitse kissoja, joten tulevan kodin tulisi olla kissaton. Laita sähköpostia tulemaan ja kerro siinä itsestäsi, kodistasi ja koiranpidostasi. Laita viestiin myös paikkakunta missä asut ja puhelinnumerosi. Jos sinulla on aidattu piha ja kuisti, niin sielläkin Raiku lämpimillä säillä viihtyy maisemaa tarkkailemassa. Juoksulankaan ei Raiku halua.

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Location

🇫🇮Mikkeli

Shelter

MESY — Mikkelin Eläinsuojeluyhdistys

Living with Raiku

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs

Cared for by MESY — Mikkelin Eläinsuojeluyhdistys · Mikkeli Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Raiku home

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About Raiku

What life with Raiku looks like

Raiku is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at MESY — Mikkelin Eläinsuojeluyhdistys in Mikkeli.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Raiku, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Raiku?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. MESY — Mikkelin Eläinsuojeluyhdistys handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Raiku on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Raiku if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — MESY — Mikkelin 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Raiku 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 Raiku 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 MESY — Mikkelin Eläinsuojeluyhdistys early rather than rehoming privately; they know Raiku 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.