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Ria

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Ria seems to have had hardly any contact with humans before her intake at our shelter and would likely prefer to have little to do with them. She was found running free with female dog "Rikka" and could only be secured using a live trap. Given her stress and sometimes panic reactions to new people, situations, and environmental stimuli, she likely hasn't had much socialization with humans. When Ria first settles into her new environment, she makes it her goal to watch over it. Although she has already begun to make positive experiences since her intake at our shelter, the female dog would rather maintain her distance from humans. Therefore, Ria is looking for a securely fenced premises where she can live together with female dog "Rikka". Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof Franz von Assisi-Strasse 1 | 7000 Eisenstadt | ZVR E-MAIL:

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Ria dürfte vor ihrer Aufnahme im Sonnenhof kaum bis keinen Kontakt mit Menschen gehabt haben und möchte auch entsprechend wenig mit diesen zu tun haben. Gemeinsam mit Hündin „Rikka“ wurde sie freilaufend aufgefunden und konnte schließlich nur mittels Lebendfalle gesichert werden. Da sie auf neue Menschen, Situationen und auch Umweltreize gestresst und teilweise panisch reagiert, dürfte sie kaum Sozialisation mit Menschen erfahren haben. Ist Ria in ihrer neuen Umgebung erst „angekommen“, macht sie es sich zur Aufgabe, diese zu bewachen. Seit ihrer Aufnahme im Sonnenhof konnte sie zwar bereits positive Erfahrungen sammeln, die Hundedame möchte aber trotzdem lieber ihre Distanz zum Menschen wahren. Deshalb ist Ria auf der Suche nach einem sicher eingezäunten Gelände, wo sie gemeinsam mit Hündin „Rikka“ leben kann.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇦🇹Austria
Shelter
Sonnenhof Eisenstadt (Sonnentiere)
Living with Ria
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Bringing Ria home

What you'll need for Ria in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    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
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Ria

What life with Ria looks like

Ria is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Sonnenhof Eisenstadt (Sonnentiere) in Austria.

An 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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ria, answered.

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