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Adopt Leo

Male · Young · 1 year

Medium-sized slender-boned (18 kg) puppy was taken by the police from the basement room where, in the dark, it was left alone along with another dog and even a reptile, as a young man kept the animals, himself also living there. For now, Leo is not available for adoption, but you can already get to know and befriend him. Although the dog loves all people: big or small, young or old – he will kiss, lick, and circle around everyone. Indeed, when the joy becomes very great, Leo can't control his emotions and bites strongly. Definitely, the dog will need to attend dog school and be actively exercised daily, as the year-old golden retriever is full of energy and enthusiasm.

Read original (lv)

Vidējā auguma smalkas miesasbūves (18 kg) suņjaunekli policija izņēma no pagrabtelpas, kur tumsā, nevests ārā kopā ar vēl otru suni un pat reptili, kāds jauns vīrietis dzīvnieku turēja, pats arī tur it kā dzīvojot. Pagaidām vēl Leo adopcijai nav pieejams, taču ar viņu var jau iepazīties un iedraudzēties. Lai gan sunim mīļi ir pilnīgi visi cilvēki: lieli vai mazi, jauni vai veci – visus sabučos, aplēkās, priekos apries. Tiesa, kad prieki lieli jo lieli kļūst, nespējot kontrolēt emocijas, Leo stipri kampjam. Viennozīmīgi, ar suni būs jāapmeklē suņu skola, ar viņu būs ikdienā aktīvi jāskrienas, jādarbojas, jo enerģijas un dzīvesprieka gadu vecajā ļutausī pārpārēm.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇱🇻Riga
Shelter
Labās Mājas
Living with Leo
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Cared for by Labās Mājas · Riga

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Leo home

What you'll need for Leo 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 Leo

What life with Leo looks like

Leo is a young adult dog waiting at Labās Mājas in Riga.

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 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.

Riga, Latvia browse more dogs in Latvia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Leo, answered.

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