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Riko

Mixed Breed · Male

Rico is Yuki's best friend. He plays and lives with the little blind guy in the kennel, and is now going to a foster home in Germany with him. Rico is very people-oriented and affectionate, and has a lot of adolescent nonsense in his head! But you can't really be mean to him :) Rico is a charming goofball, so nice and affectionate and curious, that he will become a really great companion when he gets the necessary consistent upbringing now. Rico is athletic, likes to dig and is not afraid. He likes people and dogs and has had no problems so far. Where are the people who like big black dogs? Here's a great specimen!

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Rico ist der beste Freund von Yuki. Er spielt und lebt mit dem kleinen blinden Kerl zusammen im Zwinger, und darf nun auch mit ihm gemeinsam auf eine Pflegestelle nach Deutschland. Rico ist sehr menschenbezogen und anhänglich und hat jede Menge pubertärer Flausen im Kopf! Aber so richtig böse kann man ihm nicht sein ;) Rico ist ein charmanter Quatschkopf, so nett und anhänglich und neugierig, das aus ihm mal ein wirklich toller Begleiter werden wird, wenn er jetzt die notwendige konsequente Erziehung bekommt. Rico ist sportlich, buddelt gern und ist nicht ängstlich. Er findet Menschen und Hunde toll und hat bisher keinerlei Probleme. Wo sind die Menschen, die auf große schwarze Hunde stehen ?? Hier ist ein tolles Exemplar!

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Hemer
Shelter
Friends for Life Germany e.V.
Living with Riko
  • Neutered
Cared for by Friends for Life Germany e.V. · HemerLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Riko home

What you'll need for Riko 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 Riko

What life with Riko looks like

Riko is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Friends for Life Germany e.V. in Hemer.

An 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 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 Riko, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Riko?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Friends for Life Germany e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Riko on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Riko if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Friends for Life Germany 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Riko 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 Riko 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 Friends for Life Germany e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Riko 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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