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Rick

Mixed Breed · Male

Rick ist ein typischer Vertreter seiner Rasse – eigenständig, intelligent und mit einer ganz eigenen Vorstellung vom Zusammenleben mit Menschen. Er braucht daher unbedingt eine souveräne und erfahrene Bezugsperson, die ihm klare Grenzen setzt und diese auch konsequent einhält. Wird ihm diese Orientierung nicht gegeben, trifft Rick seine eigenen Entscheidungen – notfalls auch mit Nachdruck. Hat man jedoch einmal sein Vertrauen gewonnen und führt ihn sicher, zeigt Rick seine lebensfrohe, aktive und begeisterungsfähige Seite. Seine Energie und Freude am Leben sind ansteckend – allerdings sollte man wissen, wie man diese auch rechtzeitig in die richtigen Bahnen lenkt. Für Rick suchen wir ein ruhiges, strukturiertes Zuhause: ohne Kinder ohne andere Tiere, insbesondere keine Kleintiere in ländlicher Umgebung mit einem großen, sicher eingezäunten Grundstück Seine neuen Menschen sollten ihm ausreichend Bewegung bieten, ihn körperlich und geistig auslasten, ihn dabei aber nicht überfordern. Vor allem braucht Rick Zeit, Geduld und Verständnis, um sich weiter zu öffnen und anzukommen.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Flensburg
Living with Rick
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Flensburg · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Rick home

What you'll need for Rick 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 Rick

What life with Rick looks like

Rick is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Flensburg in Germany.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rick, answered.

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