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Rausītis

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

The large black-coated beautiful dog was found in the winter snow on the street and, as no one was looking for him, he stayed at the shelter. We named the dog Rausītis – the boy is sweet, communicative and friendly. Sometimes we get to know the dog better, and we have realized that he is looking for a family that lives in a private house, but is willing to let the dog inside as well, so that he can be with his people. Rausītis is very people-oriented. Left alone in the yard and knowing that you are at home, he barks, tries to get inside or, in the worst case, breaks out on the other side - away from the house, away from the yard. He is not a stray by nature, but he really needs a person next to him. A dog as a friend and companion. If you have experience with dogs and you yourself can or are willing to train Rausītis in dog school, he can also be adopted into a family with children.

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Lielā auguma melnpūkainais skaistulis ziemas spelgonī tika atrasts uz ielas un, tā arī neviena nemeklēts, palika patversmē. Smukuli nosaucām par Rausīti – puika ir mīļš, komunikabls un omulīgs. Laiku pa laikam rējēju arvien labāk iepazīstot, esam sapratuši, ka viņam meklējam ģimeni, kas dzīvo privātmājā, bet ir gatava suni laist arī iekšā, lai viņš varētu būt līdzās saviem cilvēkiem. Rausītis ir ļoti uz cilvēku tendēts. Palicis viens pagalmā un zinot, ka jūs esat mājā, viņš ries, lauzīsies iekšā vai, sliktākajā gadījumā, lauzīsies ārā uz otru pusi – prom no mājas, prom no pagalma. Viņam nav klaidoņa daba, bet viņam ļoti ir vajadzīgs cilvēks līdzās. Suns kā draugs un kompanjons. Ja jums ir pieredze ar suņiem un paši protat vai esat gatavi Rausīti paskolot suņskolā, viņu var adoptēt arī ģimenē ar bērniem.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇱🇻Riga
Shelter
Labās Mājas
Living with Rausītis
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Labās Mājas · RigaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Rausītis home

What you'll need for Rausītis 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 Rausītis

What life with Rausītis looks like

Rausītis is a young adult mixed breed 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 Rausītis, answered.

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