How do I contact the shelter about Rica?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierfreunde Patras e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rica on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Rica if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierfreunde Patras e.V. 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 Rica 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 Rica 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 Tierfreunde Patras e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rica 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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Rica

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 4 months

Rica lives in a foster home in Patras/Greece. VIDEOS AVAILABLE!!! Puppy/Puppies born around early April 2016Size: approx. 23 cm (as of June 2016)Rica and her brother Ricky are the puppies of a medium-sized female dog living on Kylini beach. There were three puppies in total, but unfortunately the third puppy was hit by a car and died. The two puppies were brought to safety and have now received their first vaccination. They are still too young to travel with their families. By the end of July, their vaccinations will be complete and it would be great if we could fly them to their owners then.The mother is medium-sized, but since the father is unknown, we cannot provide information on the adult size. Like all puppies, these two are playful and need a lot of loving but very consistent upbringing in order to grow into great family dogs.Each puppy has been vaccinated, chipped and dewormed. Each one also comes with an EU pet passport.

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Rica lebt auf einer Pflegestelle in Patras/Griechenland.VIDEOS VORHANDEN !!! Welpe/Hündingeb. ca Anfang April 2026Grösse : ca. 23 cm (Stand Juni 2026) Rica und ihr Bruder Ricky sind die Welpen einer mittelgroßen Hündin, die am Strand von Kylini lebt. Insgesamt waren es 3 Welpen, aber das dritte Hundekind wurde leider angefahren und ist verstorben. Die beiden Hundekinder konnten in Sicherheit gebracht werden und haben nun ihre erste Impfung bekommen. Noch sind sie zu jung, um zu ihren Familien ausreisen zu können. Ab Ende Juli sind ihre Impfungen komplett und es wäre schön, wenn wir sie dann zu ihren Menschen fliegen lassen könnten. Die Mama ist mittelgroß, aber da der Vater nicht bekannt ist, können wir zur ausgewachsenen Größe keine Angaben machen. Wie alle Welpen sind auch diese Beiden verspielt und benötigen viel liebevolle aber sehr konsequente Erziehung, um zu tollen Familienhunden heranwachsen zu können. Jeder Welpe ist natürlich geimpft, gechipt und entwurmt. Im Gepäck der Kleinen befindet sich auch für Jeden ein EU-Heimtierausweis.

Size

Medium

Age

Puppy · 4 months

Location

🇩🇪Ratingen

Shelter

Tierfreunde Patras e.V.

Living with Rica

✓Vaccinated
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Tierfreunde Patras e.V. · Ratingen Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Rica home

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About Rica

What life with Rica looks like

Rica is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierfreunde Patras e.V. in Ratingen.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Rica, answered.

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