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Rico

Pointer · Male

Rico lebt im Moment in unserem Kooperationstierheim, der LIDA. Wahrscheinlich ging er während der Jagd „verloren“. Rico ist ein hübscher, ja fast schon eleganter Rüde. Er hat eine sportliche, grazile Figur, sein Fell schimmert weiß mit beigen Flecken. Rico ist sehr menschenbezogen. Er will einfach nur gefallen und alles richtig machen. Es macht Spaß, mit ihm unterwegs zu sein. Leider sitzt Rico in einem kleinen Käfig und für ihn ist es der Höhepunkt des Tages, wenn der Ausführer kommt und ihn zum Gassi mitnimmt. Er lässt sich sehr gut an der Leine führen, rassetypisch hat er oft die Nase auf dem Boden. Wir suchen für Rico aktive Menschen, die den hübschen Rüden entsprechend seiner Rasse auslasten. Dabei muss er nicht jagdlich eingesetzt werden. Ihm gefallen auch Nasenarbeit, Mantrailing oder auch nur abwechslungsreiche Spaziergänge, aber „einmal um den Block“ reicht ihm nicht aus. Rico ist mit allen Artgenossen verträglich. Gerne kann er auch zu einer Familie mit Kindern (ab 10). Rico kennt wahrscheinlich noch nicht viel. Er sollte an alles mit Geduld herangeführt werden. Aber mit seinem ruhigen Wesen wird er schnell sein neues Leben annehmen. Haben Sie Fragen zu Rico? Dann freue wir uns über ihre Kontaktaufnahme. Alle Hunde sind bei Ausreise gechipt, geimpft und reisen mit einem EU Ausweis in einem beim deutschen Veterinäramt registrierten Transport. Die Hunde reisen mit TRACES.

Size
Extra large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Bornheim
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde
Living with Rico
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde · BornheimLearn about Pointer →

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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 extra-large adult pointer dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde in Bornheim.

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.

Bornheim, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde 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 — Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde 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 Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde 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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