How do I contact the shelter about Relaksas?

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 Relaksas on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Relaksas 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 Relaksas 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 Relaksas 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 Relaksas 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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Relaksas

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

• I need a quiet environment: I • I can live in the city: Yes, but I need quite a lot of exercise. • I get along with children: Unknown • I can get along with other dogs: Unknown, but can be tested. • I have lived with cats: No • I have the following special features regarding temperament or breed characteristics: No special features. • Things to consider regarding my health are: I have a cyst in my paw. I should eat easily melting food several times a day. • The following health measures have been done for me: My teeth have been cleaned. • I have lived in home environments in foster care: No • I have been in shelter kennel for more than 2 years: No • I can walk on a leash: I am still practicing. On a long leash I go quite well. I was found alone walking calmly on Valerijono Protasevičiaus gatvė, which is about 13-14 kilometers from Vilnius city center. My owner did not come to pick me up from the animal shelter, but it later turned out that I had a "home" and that my story is what is usual for a Lithuanian "pet dog". It turned out that I have lived my whole life in a modest doghouse tied to a short chain. In Lithuania, such "barking doorbells" are not always seen as real pets, even though we are called that way. I grew up without love and care, I was fed with food scraps, and I never got to go outside. In my mind I still walk the familiar circle that was drawn in the old backyard and that was only as long as a short chain. I am looking for my patient human being.

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• Tarvitsen rauhallisen ympäristön: En • Voin asua kaupungissa: Kyllä, mutta tarvitsen melko paljon liikuntaa. • Sovin lapsiperheeseen: Ei tietoa • Tulen toimeen muiden koirien kanssa: Ei tietoa, mutta voidaan testata. • Olen asunut kissojen kanssa: En • Minulla on seuraavia erityispiirteitä luonteen tai rotuominaisuuksien osalta: Ei erityispiirteitä. • Huomioitavia asioita terveyteni osalta ovat: Sappirakossani on sakkaa. Minun tulisi syödä helposti sulavaa ruokaa useita kertoja päivässä. • Minulle on tehty seuraavia terveystoimenpiteitä: Hampaani ovat huollettu. • Olen asunut kotioloissa kotihoidossa: En • Olen ollut tarhalla yli 2 vuotta: En • Osaan kulkea hihnassa: Harjoittelen vielä. Pitkässä hihnassa menee jo aika hyvin. Minut löydettiin yksin kävelemästä uudehkolta ja rauhalliselta Valerijono Protasevičiaus gatvė -nimiseltä kadulta, joka on noin 13 – 14 kilometrin päässä Vilnan keskustasta. Omistajani eivät tulleet etsimään minua koirasuojasta, mutta myöhemmin ilmeni, että minulla on ollut ”koti” ja että tarinani on mitä tavallisin liettualaisen ”lemmikkikoiran”. Kävi ilmi, että olen elänyt koko elämäni vaatimattomassa koirankopissa raskaaseen ketjuun kytkettynä. Liettuassa tällaisia “haukkuvia ovikelloja” ei aina nähdä oikeina lemmikkeinä, vaikka meitä sellaisiksi kutsuttaisiinkin. Olen kasvanut ilman rakkautta ja huolenpitoa, minua ruokittiin ruoanjätteillä, enkä koskaan päässyt ulkoilemaan. Mielessäni kuljen vielä sitä entiseen kotipihaani piirtynyttä ja askelluksista painunutta kehää, joka oli vain lyhyen ketjun mittainen. Etsin omaa kärsivällistä ihmistäni.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇫🇮Helsinki

Shelter

Pet Rescue Finland

Living with Relaksas

✕Good with cats
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Pet Rescue Finland · Helsinki Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Relaksas home

What you'll need for Relaksas in week one.

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About Relaksas

What life with Relaksas looks like

Relaksas is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pet Rescue Finland 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.

Note from the shelter: Has gallbladder sludge and needs easily digestible food multiple times daily. Dental care completed. Still learning leash walking.

🇫🇮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 Relaksas, answered.

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