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Hund Ricco

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Update: I've been waiting almost a year now for the chance to get another home. Unfortunately, I couldn't be properly cared for in my last home, so I came to the animal shelter. I'm well taken care of here, enjoy my daily walks, and live in a large enclosure with run space, but I miss the people who are there for me and vice versa. This month marks my eighth birthday, and I haven't given up hope yet. I'm still quite fit, love playing ball, and enjoy water and long walks. When I meet other dogs, I can be easily distracted by a nice treat, but if I have to bark, it's not meant to be serious, and we could definitely work together. Come and meet me sometime, I'm waiting… Unfortunately, German Shepherd Ricco isn't having such a good time with destiny. He's already been to the animal shelter twice, this time because his owner can no longer care for him due to health reasons. Ricco is eight years old, his size and somewhat boisterous behavior may startle people, but he loves the closeness and attention. Some dog interactions can startle him, so timely distraction is very helpful. The person walking him should focus on him from the start, as he knows how to walk at their side. Ricco loves playing ball, enjoys water, and can be easily groomed. However, he finds cats rather "dumb," and they need to be directed to their places. For Ricco, we're looking for a forever home. People who take him as he is, a German Shepherd like most other German Shepherds. A companion who wants to stay with his family until the end of his life. His sponsorship has been taken over by his "girlfriend," Sylvia.

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update: Jetzt warte ich schon fast ein Jahr auf die Chance noch mal ein Zuhause zu bekommen. Leider konnte ich in meinem letzten nicht mehr so gut versorgt werden, deshalb bin ich ins Tierheim gekommen. Ich werde hier sehr gut versorgt, genieße meine täglichen Spaziergänge, wohne in einem großen Zwinger mit Auslauf, jedoch fehlen mir die Menschen die für mich alleine da sind und umgekehrt. In diesem Monat hatte ich meinen achten Geburtstag und habe die Hoffnung noch nicht aufgegeben. Ich bin noch recht fit, spiele gerne Ball und liebe Wasser und lange Spaziergänge. Wenn mir andere Hunde begegnen kann ich mich mit einem Leckerlie ganz gut ablenken lassen, ansonsten muss ich schon mal rumpöbeln, aber das ist gar nicht so ernst gemeint, daran könnten wir bestimmt zusammenarbeiten. Kommt doch einfach mal vorbei und lernt mich kennen, ich warte… Leider meint es das Schicksal mit Schäferhund Ricco nicht so gut. Schon zum zweiten Mal musste er ins Tierheim, dieses Mal, weil ihn sein Herrchen aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nicht mehr versorgen kann. Ricco ist gerade acht Jahre alt, seine Größe und sein etwas ungestümes Verhalten verschreckt anfangs die Menschen, jedoch liebt er die Nähe und Aufmerksamkeit. Manche Hundebegegnungen können ihn aus der Ruhe bringen, da ist rechtzeitiges Ablenken sehr hilfreich, die Person die ihn führt sollte ihn von Beginn an auf sich konzentrieren, bei Fuß laufen kennt er. Ricco spielt gerne Ball, liebt Wasser und lässt sich auch problemlos bürsten. Allerdings findet er Katzen eher „blöd“, die muss man auf ihre Plätze verweisen. Für Ricco suchen wir ein Für-Immer- Zuhause. Menschen die ihn nehmen so wie er ist, ein Schäferhund, wie die meisten anderen Schäferhunde auch. Ein Kumpel, der mit seiner Familie bis an sein Lebensende zusammenbleiben möchte und soll. Die Patenschaft hat seine „Freundin“ Sylvia übernommen.

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Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Hof
Shelter
Tierheim Hof
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Bringing Hund Ricco home

What you'll need for Hund Ricco in week one.

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About Hund Ricco

What life with Hund Ricco looks like

Hund Ricco is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Hof in Hof.

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 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 Hund Ricco, answered.

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