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Adopt Rico

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

The lively male dog is looking for a home with experienced dog people, preferably also with a confident female dog already present. Children, cats and other small animals should not live in the household. "Rico" is an interesting, charismatic male dog who can bring great joy to real dog lovers and teach them many interesting and new things about dogs. The little guy is situationally insecure and divides humanity into confident dog people and the "Others". One must be aware of this if one wants to live with Rico. He chooses his humans very carefully and clearly shows who he has nothing to do with. One must be able to handle this and guide him in this regard.

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Der aufgeweckte Rüde sucht ein Heim bei hundeerfahrenen Menschen, gerne auch mit souveräner vorhandener Hündin. Kinder, Katzen und andere Kleintiere sollten nicht im Haushalt leben. "Rico" ist ein interessanter, charismatischer Rüde, der echten Hundemenschen viel Freude bereiten und ihnen viel Interessantes und Neues über Hunde beibringen kann. Der kleine situativ unsicherer Kerl unterscheidet die Menschheit in souveräne Hunde-Leute und die "Anderen". Dessen muss man sich bewusst sein, wenn man mit Rico zusammenleben möchte. Er sucht sich seine Menschen sehr genau aus und zeigt deutlich mit wem er nichts zu tun hat. Dies sollte man handeln können und diesbezüglich anleiten.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof
Living with Rico
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rico home

What you'll need for Rico 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
  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 BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof in Germany.

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 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 Rico, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rico?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof 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 — BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof 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 BMT Tierheim Elisabethenhof 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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