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Riggi

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Has Leishmania (treated with 2 tablets a day – very low cost)Riggi lived on the streets for over a year.Many people tried to help him, but it was only through great patience and understanding that he could finally be brought to safety. When he arrived with us, his condition was heartbreaking: he had hardly any fur, his eyes were badly inflamed, and he was severely underweight. Understandably, he was extremely frightened at first and spent most of his time hiding.But Riggi has made an incredible transformation. Today he is full of joy, loves to play with other dogs, and is very social and well-balanced within the group. He is initially cautious around people — especially men, whom he approaches with insecurity and hesitation. With familiar and trusted people, however, he actively seeks closeness and truly enjoys affection. Once he has built trust, he blossoms into a grateful, happy, and energetic companion.Riggi is a special dog with a gentle and open nature who longs to finally arrive and belong. For his future, we are looking for patient, experienced dog people who can offer him security, respect his fears, and show him how beautiful life in a loving home can be.Who will give this sweet boy a warm bed and a life in which he never has to be afraid again? Riggi – Kämpferherz mit Lebensfreude

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇨🇾Cyprus
Shelter
A.I.R.S. Foundation
Living with Riggi
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by A.I.R.S. Foundation · CyprusLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Riggi home

What you'll need for Riggi 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 Riggi

What life with Riggi looks like

Riggi is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at A.I.R.S. Foundation in Cyprus.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇨🇾Adopting from Cyprus

Cypriot rescues focus heavily on cross-border placements (the island has more strays than local adopters). Animals are fully vetted before flying. The adopter pays the transport, while the shelter coordinates vaccinations, chipping, and the passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Riggi, answered.

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