Here are some more Finnish rehoming associations which I am assured are very experienced at working with TRACES and EVIRA to allow the importation and adoption of rescue dogs from other countries.
Auringonkoirat ry http://www.auringonkoirat.com/index.html
Costa Blancan Rescuekoirat ry http://www.rescuekoirat.com/
Espanjan Katukoirat ry http://espanjankatukoirat.com/
Kodittomat Espanjan Koirat ry http://www.espanjankoirat.com/
Koirien turvakoti Espanjassa http://www.koirienturvakoti.com
Many podencos, galgos and greyhounds (from Ireland) are adopted in Norway and Sweden without a problem. However Finland is further north. I am disturbed by the news that a podenco from Galgos del Sur went to Finland for adoption believing there was no problem for the podenco – the Finnish authorities are being very difficult about it, and the podenco is not allowed to be rehomed. The podenco is still in Finland whilst an association tries to rehome him. (Bloody bureacrats!) So, anyone wanting to know more about the problems for importing a rescued dog to Finland for adoption, here are some links.
An appeal for help from TARA on Gran Canaria.
‘We have wonderful new homes waiting for equally wonderful dogs in Finland (thank you Sanna, Rita, and all the rest of the fabulous Fins who are reaching out to help someone – dogs, cats, humans)!
What is needed now is folks flying from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria to Helsinki – the sooner the better.
