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Norrī

Female · Young · 3 years

Together they were 25 small puppies who had been living unsheltered in a house in Jūrmala during the winter, wearing their own knitted outfits and furniture they had made by tearing apart. Food was like no one would bring it to them and they foraged like hedgehogs on the ground. One day, the Jūrmala local authorities' police discovered this scary place, and all the puppies were taken to the our shelter. As usual in such places where animals are not controlled and grow among each other, they are not socialized, roam around, or are not properly trained – a large majority of the puppies were completely antisocial. The white fawn Norrī looks for a family with experience in raising dogs and, hopefully, where there would already be another puppy to make her feel more at home. Socialization with new owners will be an unavoidable task that will result in their acceptance by humans, while the family or strangers will never be fully trusted. The puppy could choose one human family where she could be like a daughter, but for the rest, she would simply be accepted. Norrī would not be suited for city center life, as going out on active streets would be too difficult for her. More suited to a private home with a secure backyard. A special puppy for special people – those with great patience and understanding.

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Pavisam kopā viņi bija 25 maza auguma šuneļi, kuri ziemas spelgonī vieni paši dzīvoja neapkurinātā mājā Jūrmalā, mītot savos izkārnījumos un citā drazā, ko paši vien bija sastrādājuši, sagraužot mēbeles. Ēst gan it kā kāds viņiem nesis un kā cūkulēniem pabēris zemē. Līdz kādu dienu šo šausmu vietu atklāja Jūrmalas pašvaldības policija un visi sunīši tika nogādāti patversmē. Kā jau ierasts šādās vietās, kur dzīvnieki nekontrolēti vairojas savā starpā, netiek socializēti, vesti pastaigās vai pienācīgi apkopti – lielākā daļa rējēju bija pilnībā antisociāli. Balti gaišrudā Norrī lūkojas pēc ģimenes, kurai ir pieredze suņu audzināšanā un, vēlams, lai mājās jau būtu otrs rējējs, kurš viņu iedrošinātu. Socializācija jaunajiem saimniekiem būs neizbēgams darbs, kas rezultēsies ar savu cilvēku akceptēšanu, kamēr ciemiņi vai svešinieki nekad netiks uztverti ar pilnīgu uzticību. Sunīte varētu izvēlēties vienu cilvēku ģimenē, kuram sekos kā astīte, bet pārējos vienkārši pieņems. Norrī nebūs piemērota dzīvei pilsētas centrā, jo iešana pavadā pa aktīvas satiksmes ielām viņai būs par traku. Vairāk piemērota dzīvei privātmājā ar slēgtu pagalmu. Īpaša sunīte īpašiem – ar lielu pacietību un iejūtību apveltītiem – cilvēkiem.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇱🇻Riga
Shelter
Labās Mājas
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Bringing Norrī home

What you'll need for Norrī 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 Norrī

What life with Norrī looks like

Norrī 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 Norrī, answered.

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