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Ricky F

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Ricky is looking for a loving home. Ricky was taken over from another animal shelter and is now eagerly waiting for his own people. He was born on January 10, 2022, weighs 25 kg, and is 44 cm tall. Ricky is a cheerful, open-minded, and curious dog who sometimes plays small tricks and conquers the hearts of his people like a clown. He is absolutely compatible with other dogs and longs for closeness, love, and shared adventures. Who will open their heart for Ricky and give him a home where he can be happy, loved, and safe? Ricky is ready to give all his joy, loyalty, and love - he is just waiting for the people who discover him. We gladly answer your questions.

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Ricky sucht ein tierliebes ZuhauseRicky wurde aus einem anderen Tierheim übernommen und wartet nun sehnsüchtig auf seine eigenen Menschen. Er wurde am 10.01.2022 geboren, wiegt 25 kg und ist 44 cm groß.Ricky ist ein lebensfroher, aufgeschlossener und neugieriger Hund, der manchmal kleine Streiche spielt und als Clown die Herzen seiner Menschen im Sturm erobert. Er ist absolut verträglich mit anderen Hunden und sehnt sich nach Nähe, Liebe und gemeinsamen Abenteuern.Wer öffnet sein Herz für Ricky und schenkt ihm ein Zuhause, in dem er glücklich, geliebt und geborgen sein darf? Ricky ist bereit, all seine Freude, Treue und Liebe zu verschenken – er wartet nur auf die Menschen, die ihn entdecken. Gerne beantworten wir Ihre Fragen.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Nordwalde
Shelter
Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V.
Living with Ricky F
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V. · NordwaldeLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Ricky F home

What you'll need for Ricky F 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 Ricky F

What life with Ricky F looks like

Ricky F is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V. in Nordwalde.

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

Nordwalde, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ricky F, answered.

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