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Tajus

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

• I need a quiet environment: No • I can live in the city: Yes • I get along with families: Yes • I can get along with other dogs: I can get along only with spayed females • I have lived with cats: No, can be tested in shelter kennel • I have the following special characteristics regarding temperament or breed traits: Yes. I am a Laikamix and need an experienced owner and need a lot of exercise and stimulation. • Notable aspects regarding my health are: Yes. I was run over by a car and my leg had to be amputated. I have recovered from the surgery. • The following health procedures have been done on me: My front leg was operated on due to a fracture. • I have lived in foster care at home: Yes. I had a home. • I have been in shelter kennel for more than 2 years: Almost yes. • I know how to walk on a leash: Yes U-P-E-A! This is how Pet Rescue Finland's volunteer described me when going for a walk with me. It's true, I am quite a handsome guy, big and my original look is so impressive that it literally takes your breath away. Let's go back a bit in time so you can also get to know my past. Those who are sensitive can skip this part, as I was born in very bad conditions. There was a joint operation by several animal protection associations at a puppy mill and what was in front of us was the most horrifying sight. The animals had no water or food, most were also without shelter. Some had an old refrigerator as a nest and others had a piece of asbestos soaked rope tied to a tree. The dogs were skinny and starving, the female dog were tied to a chain with males, forced to reproduce. Newborn puppies were found in dirt holes, which their mothers had dug for protection, as nothing else was available. Several dead puppies were found. This had been a nightmare for 54 dogs. At the puppy mill, mainly Laika-mixes and pitbulls were raised.

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• Tarvitsen rauhallisen ympäristön: Ei • Voin asua kaupungissa: Kyllä • Sovin lapsiperheeseen: Kyllä • Tulen toimeen muiden koirien kanssa: Tulen toimeen vain narttujen kanssa • Olen asunut kissojen kanssa: Ei, voidaan testata tarhalla • Minulla on seuraavia erityispiirteitä luonteen tai rotuominaisuuksien osalta: Kyllä. Olen Laikamix ja tarvitsen kokeeneen omistajan ja tarvitsen paljon liikunta ja aktivointia. • Huomioitavia asioita terveyteni osalta ovat: Kyllä. Jäin auton alle ja jalkani jouduttiin leikkaamaan. Olen toipunut leikkauksesta. • Minulle on tehty seuraavia terveystoimenpiteitä: Etujalkani on operoitu murtuman takia. • Olen asunut kotioloissa kotihoidossa: Kyllä. Minulla oli koti. • Olen ollut tarhalla yli 2 vuotta: Pian kyllä. • Osaan kulkea hihnassa: Kyllä U-P-E-A! Näin kuvaili minua Pet Rescue Finlandin vapaaehtoinen, päästessään lenkkeilemään kanssani. Tottahan se on, olen varsin komean näköinen kaveri ja kookas ja alkukantaisuutta huokuva ulkomuotoni suorastaan mykistää katsojan. Palataanpa hieman ajassa taaksepäin, jotta saisitte tutustua myös menneisyyteeni. Herkimmät voivat skipata tämän osan, sillä synnyin hyvin kurjissa oloissa. Maaseudulla oli usean eläinsuojeluyhdistyksen yhteinen operaatio pentutehtaaseen ja vastassa oli mitä kammottavin näky. Eläimillä ei ollut vettä eikä ruokaa, suurin osa oli myös suojaa vailla. Joillakin oli vanha jääkaappi koppina ja toisilla puuhun sidottu asbestin kyllästämä riepu. Koirat olivat luisevia ja nälkiintyneitä, juoksuiset nartut oli sidottu ketjuun urosten kanssa, pakotettuina lisääntymään. Vastasyntyneitä pentuja löytyi maakuopista, joita emot olivat kaivaneet suojaksi, kun muutakaan ei ollut. Kuolleita pentuja löytyi useita. Tämä oli ollut painajainen 54:lle koiralle. Pentutehtaassa oli kasvatettu enimmäkseen Laika-mixejä sekä pitbulleja.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
Pet Rescue Finland
Living with Tajus
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Tajus home

What you'll need for Tajus 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 Tajus

What life with Tajus looks like

Tajus is a large 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. 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.

Note from the shelter: Amputated front leg due to car accident, fully recovered from surgery. Only gets along with female dogs.

🇫🇮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 Tajus, answered.

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