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Ricky

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

This sweet puppy with beautiful eyes is Ricky! In new situations and with strangers, Ricky is initially shy, unsure, and fearful. Therefore, he needs patient people who can help him leave his snail shell and show his playful, silly, and happy side. The "real" Ricky is actually incredibly charming and sociable. Once Ricky has built trust, he constantly seeks the company of "his" people, leans against them, and rubs against their legs to get attention and cuddles. Ricky is always enthusiastic for walks. The company of other dogs clearly delights Ricky. In their presence, he feels safe and they help him relax. When Ricky came to the animal shelter, he had a cut on his neck from a rope that had been tied around his neck. The wound is healing well, and he will not suffer any lasting damage. For Ricky, we are looking for patient, empathetic people who will give him enough time to settle in at his own pace. Ideally, dog experience should already be present. Since Ricky feels particularly comfortable and safe in the company of other dogs, he can be rehomed as an independent only dog, where he can orient himself. The in Portugal already conducted cat test that Ricky passed with flying colors means he could also share his home with cats.

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Dieser süße Hundejunge mit den hübschen Augen ist Ricky! In neuen Situationen und bei fremden Menschen ist Ricky anfänglich noch schüchtern, unsicher und ängstlich. Daher braucht er geduldige Menschen, die ihm helfen, sein Schneckenhaus zu verlassen und seine verspielte, alberne und fröhliche Seite zu zeigen. Der “echte” Ricky ist nämlich unglaublich liebenswürdig und gesellig. Hat er erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst, sucht er ständig die Nähe „seiner“ Menschen, lehnt sich gegen sie und reibt sich an ihren Beinen, um Aufmerksamkeit und Streicheleinheiten zu bekommen. Auch für Spaziergänge ist Ricky immer zu begeistern. Die Gesellschaft anderer Hunde genießt Ricky sichtlich. In ihrer Gegenwart fühlt er sich sicher und sie helfen ihm, sich zu entspannen. Als Ricky ins Tierheim kam, hatte er eine Schnittwunde am Hals von einem Seil, das man ihm um den Hals gebunden hatte. Die Wunde heilt jedoch gut, und er wird keinen bleibenden Schaden davontragen. Für Ricky suchen wir geduldige einfühlsame Menschen, die ihm genug Zeit lassen, damit er sich in seinem Tempo eingewöhnen kann. Idealerweise sollte bereits Hundeerfahrung vorhanden sein. Da sich Ricky in der Gesellschaft anderer Hunde besonders wohl und sicher fühlt, kann er sehr gerne zu einem souveränen Ersthund vermittelt werden, an dem er sich orientieren kann. Den in Portugal bereits durchgeführten Katzentest hat Ricky mit Bravour bestanden. Daher könnte er sein Zuhause auch mit Katzen teilen.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Hundehilfe Portugal
Living with Ricky
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ricky home

What you'll need for Ricky 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

What life with Ricky looks like

Ricky is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Portugal in Speyer.

An 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. 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. Hundehilfe Portugal 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 — 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 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 Hundehilfe Portugal 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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