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Adopt Rico

Male · Young · 1 year

Age (Years): 1Year Of Birth: 2024In Shelter Since: 2025. Sex: Male. Breed: Mixed. Colour: Black and Tan. Size: Medium. Weight (Kgs): 17. Good With Children? Yes. Good With Other Dogs? Yes. Good With Cats? .Energy Level: .Temperament: .Experienced Owners Only: .Neutered: Yes. Vaccinated: Yes. Microchipped: Yes Meet Rico - Your Little Wolf with a Big Heart Rico is a true survivor. In May 2025, during a heartbreaking effort to capture and euthanise stray dogs, Rico was one of the lucky few rescued just in time. He had been wandering the streets alone for days - but now he's safe, healthy, and ready to find his forever family. Rico is a sweetheart through and through. He’s incredibly cuddly, gentle, and affectionate. He loves children, enjoys the company of other dogs, and always greets you with a happy wagging tail. This loving boy thrives on human companionship - he just wants to be loved and snuggled. He may look like a little wolf, but he’s all heart. Rico is now searching for a home where he’ll be safe, loved, and cherished - forever.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇧🇦Bosnia
Shelter
Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs
Living with Rico
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Cared for by Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs · Bosnia
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rico home

What you'll need for Rico 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 Rico

What life with Rico looks like

Rico is a large young adult dog waiting at Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs in Bosnia.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇧🇦Adopting from Bosnia and Herzegovina

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

Bosnia, Bosnia and Herzegovina — browse more dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rico, answered.

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