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Ricky und Billy

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

These two dogs urgently need a new home! Both dogs were found in an abandoned "masseria" (a farmhouse), in a stable. They were left there without food or water. A volunteer visits the dogs every day to bring them water and food. However, the dogs cannot stay there. They urgently need a home. The dogs have been vaccinated and dewormed; the MMK (mandatory microchip and identification tests) are still pending. They walk well on the leash and seek contact with people. We are desperately looking for a forever home, a final place – summer is coming, the dog catchers are out and about – and admission of an elderly dog to the canile would mean certain death for it. ☹ Does anyone have a spare dog bed? The dogs could also be placed separately.

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Diese beiden Hunde suchen dringend ein neues Zuhause! Diese beiden Hunde wurden in einer verlassenen «Masseria» in einem Stall gefunden. Man hat sie ohne Futter und Wasser dort zurückgelassen. Eine Volontärin geht jeden Tag zu den Hunden und bringt ihnen Wasser und Futter. Jedoch können die Hunde dort nicht bleiben. Sie bräuchten dringend ein Zuhause. Die Hunde wurden geimpft, entwurmt, die MMK sind noch ausstehend, laufen gut an der Leine, suchen den Kontakt zu den Menschen. Wir suchen händeringend einen Gnadenplatz, Endplatz – der Sommer kommt, die Hundefänger sind unterwegs – der Eintritt für einen alten Hund in das Canile bedeute seinen sicheren Tod. ☹ Hat jemand ein Körbchen frei? Die Hunde könnten auch getrennt vermittelt werden.

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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇨🇭Sos Strassenhunde
Shelter
SOS Strassenhunde
Living with Ricky und Billy
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Listed 7 months ago

Bringing Ricky und Billy home

What you'll need for Ricky und Billy 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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About Ricky und Billy

What life with Ricky und Billy looks like

Ricky und Billy is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at SOS Strassenhunde in Sos Strassenhunde.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇨🇭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). Many animals leave sterilized and chipped, but confirm with the shelter.

Sos Strassenhunde, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ricky und Billy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ricky und Billy?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. SOS Strassenhunde handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ricky und Billy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ricky und Billy if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask SOS Strassenhunde whether they will for Ricky und Billy, what they require (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 und Billy already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
SOS Strassenhunde lists Ricky und Billy as vaccinated. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by SOS Strassenhunde, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ricky und Billy isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask SOS Strassenhunde about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ricky und Billy 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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