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Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 6 years

Big golden retriever Bima had to say goodbye to the gray-haired couple - due to serious health problems, they could no longer care for their beloved dog. You can feel how much Bims is loved and cherished at every step: he is infinitely kind, loving, playful and active. His tail never stops wagging, and it must be said - if it hits someone's legs, it can sometimes be a bit painful. But how can you stop a dog from being happy? If you have ever met with labradors, then Bima's temperament is typical of this breed. We are looking for a nice family that is missing exactly one - a barking - family member. It is safe to adopt in a family with children, ideally living in a private house, but - with living indoors. Bims is highly people-oriented, longs for our attention and closeness. It is recommended to train the dog a little so that Bims learns to better control his big feelings of joy and happiness. Bima's temperament can be assessed in a video by clicking on the icon below.

Read original (lv)

No lielā auguma suņvīra Bima ar smagu sirdi nācās atteikties sirmgalvju pārim – nopietnu veselības problēmu dēļ viņi mīļoto suni vairs nespēja aprūpēt. To, ka Bims ir ticis mīlēts un lolots, var sajust ik uz soļa: viņš ir bezgalīgi sirsnīgs, mīļš, rotaļīgs un aktīvs. Viņa aste ne mirkli neapstāj luncināties, un jāatzīst – ja tā trāpa pa līdzās stāvošā cilvēka stilbiem, tas mēdz būt pat mazliet sāpīgi. Bet kā gan aizliegsi sunim būt laimīgam?! Ja jums kādreiz ir bijusi saskare ar labradoriem, tad Bima temperaments ir šai šķirnei tipisks un atbilstošs. Bimam meklējam jauku ģimeni, kurai pietrūkst tieši viena – rejoša – ģimenes locekļa. Droši adoptējams ģimenē ar bērniem, optimālāk būtu dzīvei privātmājā, bet – ar dzīvošanu iekštelpās. Bims ir izteikti orientēts uz cilvēku, alkst mūsu uzmanības, tuvuma. Ieteiktu suni maķenīt paskolot, lai Bims iemācītos labāk savaldīt savas lielās prieka un laimes emocijas. Bima tempermentu video novērtēt iespējams, noklikšķinot uz ikoniņu zemāk.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇱🇻Riga
Shelter
Labās Mājas
Living with Bims
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bims home

What you'll need for Bims 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 Bims

What life with Bims looks like

Bims is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Labās Mājas in Riga.

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 Latvia

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bims, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bims?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Labās Mājas handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bims on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bims if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Labās Mājas 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 Bims 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 Bims 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 Labās Mājas early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bims 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 (LV). 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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