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Rick

Mixed Breed · Male

Rick is a lively young male dog who wants to conquer the world outside the shelter. He is athletic, playful, and incredibly charming. After running and playing, he enjoys peaceful moments with lots of cuddles despite his youthful temperament. Since Rick is young and fit, of course, he needs plenty of exercise. He would surely be enthusiastic about long walks with dog buddies, cycling, or jogging. Rick still needs to learn the doggy basics, but he will definitely pick it up with ease. Rick gets along well with other dogs and can be rehomed as a second dog.

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Rick ist ein lebenslustiger junger Rüde, der die Welt außerhalb des Tierheims erobern möchte. Er ist sportlich, verspielt und unglaublich liebenswert. Nach dem Toben und Spielen genießt er trotz seines jugendlichen Temperaments ruhige Minuten mit viel Streicheleinheiten. Da Rick jung und fit ist, braucht er natürlich ausreichend Bewegung. Er ist sicher für lange Spaziergänge mit Hundekumpels, Radfahren oder Joggen zu begeistern. Rick muss das Hundeeinmaleins noch lernen; das macht er aber sicher mit links. Rick versteht sich gut mit anderen Hunden und kann gerne als Zweithund vermittelt werden.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Hundehilfe Portugal
Cared for by Hundehilfe Portugal · SpeyerLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month 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 medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Portugal in Speyer.

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. 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 Rick, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rick?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hundehilfe Portugal 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 — Hundehilfe Portugal 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 Hundehilfe Portugal 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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