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Australian Shepherd · Male

Ricky – stormy charmer seeks a loving home. Ricky is a lively and stormy dog who wins over his people with his affectionate nature quickly. He brings a lot of energy and joy, but is very clingy and enjoys every form of closeness and affection. When it comes to other dogs, Ricky clearly decides based on chemistry. If the chemistry is right, he can be social and make a great companion. Ricky already runs reliably on a leash and is good at orienting himself to his person. The fur care is also improving as he increasingly gains trust and gets used to it. Ricky is a real cuddle bear who enjoys the closeness to his trusted people very much. He is generally suitable for children who are firm – due to his stormy nature, these should be sure in handling dogs. Ricky seeks a home that offers him clear structures, loving guidance, and sufficient mental stimulation.

Read original (de)

Ricky – stürmischer Charmeur sucht liebevolles Zuhause. Ricky ist ein lebhafter und stürmischer Hund, der seine Menschen mit seiner liebevollen Art schnell um den Finger wickelt. Er bringt viel Energie und Lebensfreude mit, ist dabei aber sehr anhänglich und genießt jede Form von Nähe und Zuwendung. Im Umgang mit anderen Hunden entscheidet bei Ricky ganz klar die Sympathie. Stimmt die Chemie, zeigt er sich sozial und kann ein toller Begleiter sein. An der Leine läuft Ricky bereits zuverlässig und orientiert sich gut an seinem Menschen. Auch die Fellpflege klappt immer besser, da er zunehmend Vertrauen fasst und sich gut darauf einlässt. Ricky ist ein echter Schmusebär, der die Nähe zu seinen Bezugspersonen sehr genießt. Für standfeste Kinder ist er grundsätzlich geeignet – aufgrund seiner stürmischen Art sollten diese jedoch sicher im Umgang mit Hunden sein. Ricky sucht ein Zuhause, das ihm klare Strukturen, liebevolle Führung und ausreichend Beschäftigung bietet.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen
Shelter
Tierheim Gelsenkirchen
Living with Ricky
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Ricky home

What you'll need for Ricky 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 Ricky

What life with Ricky looks like

Ricky is a adult australian shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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 Ricky, answered.

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