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Richie ♂ 🇭🇺

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Richie is 5 years old and has lived as a so-called "Tonnenhund" in Hungary. Unfortunately, it is still a common sight. The dog is chained to an iron barrel, which serves as his only weather protection. It is unbearable in the summer and a cold trap in the winter. We do not know if Richie has lived his entire life like this or if he has ever lived differently. His owner set him free, and we were able to rescue Richie from there… and of course, his future. Richie is a male dog with a height of around 50 cm, who is only truly happy with his freedom at the moment. He loves it when someone engages with him and he can discover new things. Richie is a friendly and approachable dog. Since he reacts rather insecurely when encountering other dogs, we suspect that he has never been accustomed to their company. For this reason, we only want to place Richie in a home where he can live as the sole dog. How he gets along with cats, we can test if there is serious interest. Children should already be old enough and know how to handle dogs with consideration. For Richie, we wish for relaxed and still active people who live in a rural environment and have fun with their four-legged family member. There is a lot to do. Richie shows himself to us as exceptionally intelligent and would certainly also be happy about a sporty activity / task together with his people. This dog is waiting at the animal shelter 'Hoffnung' for his people – the shelter itself is looking forward to any support so that the dogs can continue to be well cared for.

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Richie ist 5 Jahre alt und hat als sogenannter „Tonnenhund“ gelebt. In Ungarn leider immer wieder zu sehen. Der Hund ist angekettet an einer Eisentonne, die ihm als einziger Wetterschutz dient. Unerträglich im Sommer und Kältefalle im Winter. Ob Richie sein gesamtes Leben so verbracht hat oder ob er irgendwann auch anders gelebt hat wissen wir nicht. Sein Besitzer gab ihn frei und wir konnten Richie dort rausholen nur das zählt… und natürlich seine Zukunft. Richie ist ein Hütehunde-Mix-Rüde mit ca. 50 cm und 22kg, der erst einmal nur glücklich um seine Freiheit ist. Er liebt es, wenn sich jemand mit ihm beschäftigt und er neue Dinge entdecken kann. Dabei ist Richie ein umgänglicher und freundlicher Hund. Da er bei Begegnungen mit anderen Hunden recht unsicher reagiert, vermuten wir, dass er den Umgang mit diesen nie kennengelernt hat. Aus diesem Grund möchten wir Richie nur in ein Zuhause vermitteln, wo er als alleiniger Hund leben darf. Wie es mit Katzen aussieht, können wir bei ernsthaftem Interesse gern testen. Kinder sollten bereits älter sein und den rücksichtsvollen Umgang mit Hunden kennen. Für Richie wünschen wir uns entspannte und trotzdem aktive Menschen, die in einer ländlichen Umgebung leben und Spaß haben mit ihrem vierbeinigem Familienmitglied viel zu unternehmen. Richie zeigt sich bei uns als ausgesprochen intelligent und würde sich bestimmt auch über eine sportliche Betätigung / Aufgabe gemeinsam mit seinen Menschen freuen. Dieser Hund wartet auf dem Tierschutzhof ‚Hoffnung‘ auf seine Menschen – der Hof selbst freut sich über jede Unterstützung, damit die Hunde weiterhin gut versorgt werden können. Selbstauskunft Jetzt für das Tier bewerben

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Biedenkopf
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland e.V.
Living with Richie ♂ 🇭🇺
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland e.V. · BiedenkopfLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Richie ♂ 🇭🇺 home

What you'll need for Richie ♂ 🇭🇺 in week one.

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  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 Richie ♂ 🇭🇺

What life with Richie ♂ 🇭🇺 looks like

Richie ♂ 🇭🇺 is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland e.V. in Biedenkopf.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Biedenkopf, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Richie ♂ 🇭🇺, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Richie ♂ 🇭🇺?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Richie ♂ 🇭🇺 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Richie ♂ 🇭🇺 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Richie ♂ 🇭🇺 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 Richie ♂ 🇭🇺 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 Tierschutzverein Hundehilfe Hinterland e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Richie ♂ 🇭🇺 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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