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Rico

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

„Meine Welt ist dunkel Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: Mai 2015 Größe: unter kniehoch Mit Hunden verträglich: ja Kinder im selben Haushalt: nein Zuhause gesucht: barrierefrei, mit Garten, auch zu Zweithund möglich Der blinde, 2015 geborene Mischlingsrüde Rico benötigt eine Kennenlernphase, um Vertrauen aufzubauen, ist dann freundlich und hundeverträglich ist er ebenso – allerdings sollte darauf geachtet werden, dass sich fremde Hunde langsam nähern. Rico kennt die Grundkommandos, fährt brav im Auto mit und konnte in seinem bisherigen Zuhause auch alleine bleiben. Rico erkennt nur hell und dunkel, leidet an grauem Star – zur Zeit wird noch ein Sponsor für seine OP gesucht. Der liebe Rüde geht brav an der Leine und ist stubenrein. Da er sich viel im Freien aufhält suchen wir für ihn ein barrierefreies Zuhause mit Garten, auch zu einem Zweithund wäre vorstellbar.“

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇦🇹Vienna
Shelter
Tierschutz Austria
Living with Rico
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutz Austria · ViennaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 days 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 senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutz Austria in Vienna.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

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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. Tierschutz Austria 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 — Tierschutz Austria 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 Tierschutz Austria 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 (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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