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Chili

Rhodesian Ridgeback · Male · Young · 3 years

Rattle lovers take note: Chili is an insecure dog who knows exactly what he wants—namely, no contact with people! Touch him? No thanks. If his personal space is respected, he does just fine. But if that boundary is crossed, he makes his feelings known with his full repertoire of skills. Unfortunately, in his 3 years, he hasn't shown any boundaries, was left alone in his insecurity, and has learned—people aren't necessary. Bit by bit, we are working to earn his trust back, but it's still a long road. We wish for dog-experienced people who can help Chili live well in our world with both sense and sensitivity, and with the necessary finesse and patience.

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Rasseliebhaber aufgepasst: Chili ist ein unsicherer Hund der dabei genau weiß was er will - nämlich keinen Kontakt mit Menschen! Anfassen? Nein danke. Wenn man seine Individualdistanz einhält, kommt er gut damit klar. Überschreitet man diese Grenze wird einem das deutlich mit dem ganzen Repertoire seiner Fähigkeiten mitgeteilt. Leider hat er in seinen 3 Jahren keine Grenzen aufgezeigt bekommen, wurde in seiner Unsicherheit alleine gelassen und hat gelernt - Menschen brauche ich nicht. Stück für Stück erarbeiten wir uns sein Vertrauen zurück, es bleibt aber noch ein langer Weg. Wir wünschen uns hundeerfahrene Menschen die mit Sinn und Verstand sowie mit dem nötigen Feingefühl und Geduld Chili helfen, in unserer Welt gut leben zu können.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hundertpfoten Hotel
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Cared for by Hundertpfoten Hotel · GermanyLearn about Rhodesian Ridgeback

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Chili home

What you'll need for Chili 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 Chili

What life with Chili looks like

Chili is a young adult rhodesian ridgeback dog waiting at Hundertpfoten Hotel in Germany.

An young 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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Chili, answered.

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