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Ricarda

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

Ricarda, a curious, gentle, and slightly reserved mixed-breed puppy, is looking for her forever home. She is one of eight siblings found abandoned in the forest by our Bulgarian animal welfare colleagues. She now lives in our Bulgarian partner shelter. However, this can never be the place where a puppy should spend its childhood and grow up. Therefore, Ricarda is looking for her own home or a foster home. Ricarda is a friendly dog who enjoys interacting with people and gets along well with other dogs. She is eager to discover her surroundings and is looking for someone to show her the beauty of the world. Someone who will accompany her patiently on her journey and teach her all the things that are important for a relaxed dog life. House training, car rides, staying alone, and the many new impressions of everyday life are all part of this - and need to be learned step by step. Those who decide on a puppy should know that not every day will be perfect. There will be progress, but there will also be setbacks. With patience, understanding, and a sense of humor, this exciting time can be mastered together. Ricarda wants to grow with her humans, learn new things, be age-appropriately supported, and eventually become a great companion for life. And of course, she wants lots of cuddles, closeness, and shared adventures. Who will show Ricarda the world and give her the place where she can finally arrive? Adopting a shelter dog always means taking on a special responsibility and can also become a challenge. The dogs bring a backpack with past experiences or unlearned situations and need time to adjust to their new life. If you are seriously interested in adopting Ricarda, please contact the responsible SALVA Hundehilfe mediator. We would also be very happy to provide a foster home. Here is Ricarda's video.

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Wer zeigt Mischling Ricarda die Welt? Ricarda ist eines von acht Geschwistern, die unsere bulgarischen Tierschutzkolleg:innen ganz allein und verlassen im Wald gefunden haben. Jetzt lebt sie in unserem bulgarischen Partnerhierheim. Doch dies kann niemals der Ort sein, an dem ein Welpe seine Kindheit verbringen und groß werden sollte. Deshalb macht Ricarda sich auf die Suche nach ihrem eigenen Zuhause oder einer Pflegestelle. Ricarda ist ein neugieriges, sanftes und noch etwas zurückhaltendes Hundemädchen. Sie möchte dennoch ihre Umgebung entdecken und ist freundlich im Umgang mit Menschen und versteht sich gut mit anderen Hunden. Nun fehlt ihr nur noch jemand, der ihr zeigt, wie schön die Welt sein kann. Jemand, der sie geduldig auf ihrem Weg begleitet und ihr all die Dinge beibringt, die für ein entspanntes Hundeleben wichtig sind. Stubenreinheit, Autofahren, Alleinbleiben und die vielen neuen Eindrücke des Alltags gehören dazu – und wollen Schritt für Schritt gelernt werden. Wer sich für einen Welpen entscheidet, sollte wissen, dass nicht jeder Tag perfekt läuft. Es wird Fortschritte geben, aber sicherlich auch mal kleine Rückschritte. Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einer Portion Humor lässt sich diese aufregende Zeit gemeinsam wunderbar meistern. Ricarda möchte mit ihren Menschen wachsen, Neues kennenlernen, altersgerecht gefördert werden und irgendwann eine tolle Begleiterin fürs Leben sein. Und natürlich wünscht sie sich ganz viele Kuscheleinheiten, Nähe und gemeinsame Abenteuer. Wer zeigt Ricarda die Welt und schenkt ihr den Platz, an dem sie endlich ankommen darf? Die Adoption eines Tierschutzhundes bedeutet immer die Übernahme einer besonderen Verantwortung und kann auch zu einer Herausforderung werden. Die Hunde bringen einen Rucksack mit vergangenen Erlebnissen oder ungelernten Situationen mit und benötigen Zeit zur Eingewöhnung in ihr neues Leben. Sollten Sie ernsthaftes Interesse an einer Adoption von Ricarda haben, dann nehmen Sie bitte Kontakt zu der zuständigen Vermittlerin der SALVA Hundehilfe auf. Auch über die Bereitstellung einer Pflegestelle würden wir uns sehr freuen. Hier gehts zu Ricardas Video

Size
Age
Puppy
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Ricarda
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Ricarda home

What you'll need for Ricarda 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 Ricarda

What life with Ricarda looks like

Ricarda is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

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 Ricarda, answered.

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