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Thunder

Akita · Male

Thunder is a friendly and lively young dog. Thunder approaches people with friendliness and takes in both familiar and unfamiliar dogs with enthusiasm. Thunder, a roughly one-year-old, has a lot of young dog energy. Thunder loves playing, and when Thunder gets excited, there’s no holding back with leaps or barks. Thunder weighs around 40 kilograms, so his full size might not be the best fit for a home with very small children. As a lively puppy, Thunder might get excited and nudge small children. Thunder is looking for a home where there’s time and enthusiasm to spend with a young dog. The new home should be committed to dog-friendly and positive training. Thunder is looking for a home as their only dog.

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Thunder on kiltti ja elämäniloinen nuori koiraherra. Thunder suhtautuu ihmisiin ystävällisesti, ja ottaa ilolla vastaan niin tutut kuin tuntemattomatkin. Noin vuoden ikäiseltä Thunderilta löytyy runsaasti nuoren koiran intoa. Thunder tykkää leikkimisestä, ja kun hän kovasti innostuu, ei ilopompuilta tai spurteilta vältytä. Painoa Thunderilta löytyy noin 40 kiloa, joten kokonsa puolesta hän ei välttämättä ole paras valinta ihan pienten lasten perheeseen. Eläväisenä poikana Thunder saattaa innostuessaan kumota pienet lapset kumoon. Thunder etsii kotia, jolta löytyy aikaa ja intoa puuhailla nuoren koiran kanssa. Uuden kodin tulee sitoutua koiralähtöiseen ja positiiviseen koulutukseen. Ainoaksi koiraksi.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
HESY
Living with Thunder
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by HESY · HelsinkiLearn about Akita

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Bringing Thunder home

What you'll need for Thunder 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 Thunder

What life with Thunder looks like

Thunder is a large adult akita dog waiting at HESY 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.

🇫🇮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 Thunder, answered.

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