How do I contact the shelter about Richard?

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

Can I adopt Richard if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Ein Freund fürs Leben 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 Richard 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 Richard 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 Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Richard 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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Richard

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

♂, born around 2023unsicher-braucht Vertrauen-liebenswertRichard is a ca. 2023 born Podenco-mixed-breed male dog with a shoulder height of ca. 68 cmRichard came to the animal shelter in Manzanares/Spain in April 2024. He was completely terrified, shy, and unsure. It's hard to think about what was done to him. Now, the shelter staff have won his trust, and Richard greatly enjoys their company, even the affection and cuddles. When he finds his trusted person, he is very loving and trusting. However, he still has fear of new people he doesn't know. It takes patience, calmness, and time to build and strengthen that trust. Richard is a rather quiet dog who likes to nap in the sun or chill with fellow animals. He is currently being taught to walk on a leash with a harness, and he does it quite well. Of course, he still needs the basic dog training, house training, and being left alone; all at his own pace and with much loving consistency to offer him security. Also, a rural home should be considered. Since Richard is overwhelmed by the city's stimuli, a more rural home is sought where he can flourish and have the 100th family connection. Children should already be in a young age, as Richard would be further unsettled by infants. How Richard reacts to cats or other small animals cannot be said; but since Podencos are hunting dogs, they should not be in his new home. Richard is not an easy-going dog, and experience with anxious dogs is advantageous. Richard is vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, and tested for Mediterranean diseases and is being rehomed. He is located at the animal shelter in Manzanares/Spain. The adoption fee for Richard is 460 Euro. Would you like to give Richard a new home? Then please contact us via the following contact form! ©2022 by Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. Created with Wix.

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♂, geb. ca. 2023unsicher-braucht Vertrauen-liebenswertin Spanien Richard ist ein ca. 2023 geborener Podenco-Mischlingsrüde mit einer Schulterhöhe von ca. 68 cm Richard kam im April 2024 in das Tierheim von Manzanares/Spanien. Er war völlig verängstigt, schüchtern und unsicher. Man mag nicht darüber nachdenken, was ihm mal angetan wurde. Mittlerweile haben die Tierheimmitarbeiter/innen sein Vertrauen gewonnen und Richard mag ihre Gesellschaft sehr gerne, auch die Zuwendungen und Streicheleinheiten kann er genießen. Wenn er seine vertraute Person gefunden hat, ist er sehr lieb und zutraulich. Allerdings hat er immer noch Angst vor ihm neuen Menschen, die er nicht kennt. Da braucht es Geduld, Ruhe und etwas Zeit um das Vertrauen aufzubauen und zu festigen. Richard ist ein eher ruhiger Hund, der es mag, in der Sonne zu dösen oder mit Artgenossen zu chillen. Ihm wird gerade das an der Leine Laufen mit Geschirr beigebracht und er macht das richtig gut. Natürlich benötigt er noch das weitere Hundeeinmaleins beigebracht, die Stubenreinheit und das alleine Bleiben; alles in seinem Tempo und mit viel liebevoller Konsequenz um ihm Sicherheit zu bieten. Auch an eine rassetypische Auslastung ist zu denken. Da Richard mit den Reizen einer Stadt überfordert ist, wird ein eher ländliches Zuhause gesucht, wo er aufblühen kann und den 100igen Familienanschluß hat. Kindern sollten schon im jugendlichen Alter sein, da ihn Kleinkinder eher weiter verunsichern würden. Wie Richard auf Katzen oder andere Kleintiere reagiert kann nicht gesagt werden; aber Podencos sind Jagdhunde und deshalb sollten sie nicht im neuen Zuhause vorhanden sein. Ein Anfängerhund ist Richard eher nicht, Erfahrungen mit Angsthunden ist von Vorteil. Richard wird geimpft, kastriert, gechipt und auf Mittelmeererkrankungen getestet vermittelt. Er befindet sich im Tierheim von Manzanares/Spanien. Die Schutzgebühr für Richard beträgt 460 Euro. Sie möchten Richard ein neues Zuhause bieten? Dann melden Sie sich gerne über das folgende Kontaktformular! ©2022 von Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V.. Erstellt mit Wix.com

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Berlin

Shelter

Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V.

Living with Richard

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. · Berlin Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Richard home

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About Richard

What life with Richard looks like

Richard is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. in Berlin.

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 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.

Berlin, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Richard, answered.

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