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Ricky

Male · Adult · 4 years

My name is Ricky and I am a fantastic mixed Border Collie, entire male, born on 01.07.2022. I am wary of those I do not know, but once I start to trust, I also love to be cuddled. I am a dog with a strong character, lots of energy, and a desire to learn. The ideal person for me must already have experience with dogs and must guide me with firmness, determination, but always with love and patience. It is recommended that there be no other animals in the new home. However, during walks and play, I go by sympathy. For further information, contact the SPALV at 69 from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 11:45 and from 14:00 to 16:00, pressing key 2 after the answering machine.

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Mi chiamo Ricky e sono un fantastico incrocio Border Collie, maschio intero, nato il 01.07.2022. Sono diffidente con chi non conosco, ma quando inizio a fidarmi, amo anche farmi fare le coccole. Sono un cane dal carattere forte, con molte energie e voglia di imparare. La persona ideale per me deve aver già avuto esperienza con i cani e mi deve guidare con fermezza, determinazione, ma sempre con amore e pazienza. È consigliato che nella nuova casa non vi siano altri animali. Però, durante le passeggiate e per il gioco, va a simpatia. Per ulteriori informazioni contattare la SPALV allo 69 da Lunedì a Venerdì dalle 09:00 alle 11:45 e dalle 14:00 alle 16:00, premendo il tasto 2 dopo la segreteria. Via Stradonino 2 CH 6596 Gordola

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇨🇭Gordola
Shelter
SPALV – Locarno
Cared for by SPALV – Locarno · Gordola
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Listed 2 weeks ago

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
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    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

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Ricky

What life with Ricky looks like

Ricky is a adult dog waiting at SPALV – Locarno in Gordola.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Gordola, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

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. SPALV – Locarno 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 — SPALV – Locarno 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 SPALV – Locarno 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 (IT). 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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