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Rascal

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Rascal is an energetic dog hero, with no fear in his heart. This joyful soul is always on the go or chasing his own tail, and he approaches everything new with open and enthusiastic arms. Dog-loving Rascal responds well to almost everyone and takes him in with a wave, whether familiar or not. Rambunctious Rascal is fondly treated by Rascal, and beyond the closeness, he loves playing. Treatment procedures have been well-suited with Rascal at HESY. Rascal is a fun-loving companion and quick to learn, but also a bit of a handful. Staying put can be a little challenging when there's always something exciting happening around! Rascal craves a moderate amount of activity as well as calming exercises. Playful Rascal could fit almost any home – whether a walk-up or a family home, as long as the kids, for example, respect the dog's space. He would likely also fit well into a home with an existing dog or dogs.

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Rascal on elämäniloinen koiraherra, jolta ei vauhtia puutu. Tämä touhukas ilopilleri on aina menossa mukana tai puuhastelemassa omiaan, ja suhtautuu kaikkeen uuteen avoimesti ja uteliaasti. Ihmisrakas Rascal tulee toimeen melkeinpä kaikkien kanssa ja ottaa häntä heiluen vastaan niin tutut kuin tuntemattomatkin. Rapsutukset kelpaavat Rascalille mainiosti, ja läheisyyden lisäksi hän rakastaa leikkimistä. Hoitotoimenpiteet ovat HESYllä sujuneet Rascalin kanssa hyvin. Rascal on fiksun oloinen kaveri ja nopea oppimaan, mutta samalla myös hieman kärsimätön. Paikoillaan pysyminenkin on vähän haastavaa, kun ympärillä tapahtuu koko ajan kaikkea kivaa! Rascal kaipaa sopivissa määrin aktivointia sekä rauhoittumisharjoituksia. Reipas Rascal voisi sopia lähes minkälaiseen kotiin tahansa – myös kerrostaloon tai lapsiperheeseen, kunhan lapset mm. osaavat kunnioittaa koiran omaa tilaa. Todennäköisesti hän sopisi myös kotiin, jossa on jo koira/koiria.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
HESY
Living with Rascal
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by HESY · Helsinki

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Bringing Rascal home

What you'll need for Rascal 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 Rascal

What life with Rascal looks like

Rascal is a small adult dog waiting at HESY in Helsinki.

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.

Helsinki, Finland browse more dogs in Finland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rascal, answered.

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