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Mixed Breed · Unknown

Carpen shelter kennel is located on a quiet countryside. The location is ideal for the dogs living in the shelter kennel, but being in a remote area also has its challenges. There are very few other animal shelters in the nearby area, and therefore there are many homeless dogs living in the area. The word shelter kennel has spread, and unfortunately, people often also abandon their animals near the farm. In spring 2024, the person maintaining the farm, Carmen, found a mother dog with her two puppies in the nearby forest. The mother was very friendly and people-oriented, so it was highly likely that the family had been abandoned near the farm as unwanted animals. The active mother soon found a home through another organization, and the other puppies are also looking for a home through them, but Remus is so shy compared to his brother that he ended up in the Embla program. Although people sometimes find Remus a bit shy, he is clearly happy when visitors come to the kennel. He doesn't know how to behave and therefore runs between people with his tail and entire backside swaying wildly from one side to the other. He clearly wants to be more courageous, but visits in the farm conditions are short and there's hardly any time to gain confidence. Although touching him is so stressful that Remus easily steps back, he immediately comes back near and even nibbles on the visitors' fingers. Under his shyness, he appears to be a very cheerful and friendly person, who would surely become confident quite quickly at home or in a foster home.

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Carpen tarha sijaitsee rauhallisella maaseudulla. Tarhalla asuville koirille sijainti on ihanteellinen, mutta syrjäisessä sijainnissa on haasteensa. Tarhan lähialueilla ei juuri ole muita eläinsuojelijoita ja siksi alueella elää paljon kodittomia koiria. Sana tarhasta on levinnyt ja valitettavan usein ihmiset myös hylkäävät eläimiään tarhan lähistölle. Keväällä 2024 tarhaa ylläpitävä Carmen löysi tarhan läheisestä metsästä emon kahden pentunsa kanssa. Emo oli kovin ystävällinen ja ihmisrakas, joten oli hyvin todennäköistä, että perhe oli hylätty ei-toivottuina tarhan lähistölle. Reipas emo löysikin pian kodin toisen yhdistyksen kautta ja myös toinen pennuista etsii kotia heidän kauttaan, mutta Remus on sen verran veljeään ujompi, että päätyi lopulta Emblan ohjelmaan.Vaikka ihmiset vähän ujostuttavatkin Remusta, on hän haljeta onnesta kun häkkiin tulee vieraita. Hän ei tiedä miten päin olla ja niinpä hän juoksentelee ihmisten välillä hännän ja koko takapuolen heiluessa villisti puolelta toiselle. Hän haluaisi selvästi uskaltaa enemmän, mutta tarhaoloissa vierailut ovat lyhyitä eikä aikaa reipastumiselle juuri jää. Vaikka koskettaminen jännittää sen verran että Remus herkästi astuu taaemmas, palaa hän heti takaisin lähelle ja käy nuolemassa vieraidenkin sormia. Ujoutensa alla hän vaikuttaa hyvin iloiselta ja hyväntuuliselta persoonalta, joka reipastuisi varmasti melko nopeasti kotona tai kotihoitopaikassa.

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
Embla Rescue
Living with Remus
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Remus home

What you'll need for Remus 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
  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 Remus

What life with Remus looks like

Remus is a 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. 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 Remus, answered.

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