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Ricki

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Ricki, born approximately 01/2023, neutered, approximately 55 cm shoulder height, in the shelter since 03/2023 Ricki was found as a puppy with his eight siblings and was lovingly taken in by Maria. Today he is a handsome young male, very sociable with other dogs and curious about people - although still reserved. He never pushes himself forward and therefore needs a patient home that gives him time to settle in. A safe first dog would be ideal to give him confidence and security. Currently located in Romania and allowed to travel if a home is found. Travels chipped and vaccinated (EU vaccination passport; vaccinations: rabies and basic immunization). All dogs are treated against intestinal parasites and ectoparasites upon arrival at the shelter and at least once a year thereafter. The described behavioral observations are based on everyday life in the shelter and may be different in a domestic environment under changed living conditions. The transport (registered with Traces) will be organized and carried out by us, as far as legally possible for the destination country. Please note the information on this page:

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11/2024 Ricki, geboren ca. 01/2023, kastriert, ca. 55 cm Schulterhöhe, im Shelter seit 03/2023 Ricki wurde als Welpe mit seinen acht Geschwistern gefunden und bei Maria liebevoll aufgenommen. Heute ist er ein hübscher, junger Rüde, sehr verträglich mit Artgenossen und neugierig auf Menschen – wenn auch noch zurückhaltend. Er drängt sich nie in den Vordergrund und braucht deshalb ein geduldiges Zuhause, das ihm Zeit zum Ankommen gibt. Ein sicherer Ersthund wäre ideal, um ihm Vertrauen und Sicherheit zu schenken. Befindet sich aktuell in Rumänien und darf ausreisen, wenn er ein Zuhause gefunden hat. Reist gechipt und geimpft (EU Impfpass; Impfungen: Tollwut und Grundimmunisierung). Alle Hunde werden bei ihrer Ankunft im Shelter sowie anschließend mindestens einmal jährlich gegen Darmparasiten und Ektoparasiten behandelt. Die geschilderten Verhaltensbeobachtungen basieren auf dem Alltag im Shelter und können sich in einem häuslichen Umfeld unter veränderten Lebensbedingungen entsprechend anders darstellen. Der Transport (angemeldet mit Traces) wird von uns, so weit es für das Bestimmungsland rechtlich möglich ist, organisiert und durchgeführt. Bitte beachten Sie die Informationen auf dieser Seite:

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Hope for Future e.V.

Living with Ricki

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Ricki

What life with Ricki looks like

Ricki is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future e.V. in Germany.

A 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ricki, answered.

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