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Rik

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 2 years

*November 2022 | 52cm | 21kg | Rhodos Animal Shelter This is our Rik, a wonderful 2-year-old dog who currently lives in the animal shelter on Rhodes. Rik has a very sweet character and is simply a lovable guy! He is friendly towards people and gets along excellently with other dogs. Rik is a cheerful and playful dog who has a lot of fun with his best friend Rita. The two are inseparable and enjoy every minute together. Rik was rescued from a small village and has since developed into a social and loving dog. If you are looking for a loyal friend who can give you a lot of joy and love, then Rik is the right dog for you! He is definitely ready to move into a new home where he receives the affection and attention he deserves. PAW HEROES e.V. Email: © 2022 PAW HEROES e.V. – All Rights Reserved.

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*November 2022 | 52cm | 21kg | Tierheim Rhodos Das ist unser Rik, ein wunderbarer 2 Jahre alter Hund, der derzeit im Tierheim auf Rhodos lebt. Rik hat einen sehr süßen Charakter und ist einfach ein liebenswerter Kerl! Er ist freundlich zu Menschen und versteht sich hervorragend mit anderen Hunden. Rik ist ein fröhlicher und verspielter Hund, der viel Spaß mit seiner besten Freundin Rita hat. Die beiden sind unzertrennlich und genießen jede Minute miteinander. Rik wurde aus einem kleinen Dorf gerettet und hat sich seitdem zu einem sozialen und liebevollen Hund entwickelt. Wenn du einen treuen Freund suchst, der dir ganz viel Freude und Liebe schenken kann, dann ist Rik genau der richtige Hund für dich! Er ist auf jeden Fall bereit, in ein neues Zuhause zu ziehen, wo er die Zuneigung und Aufmerksamkeit bekommt, die er verdient. PAW HEROES e.V. E-Mail: © 2022 PAW HEROES e.V. – All Rights Reserved.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
og:image
Cared for by og:image · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Rik home

What you'll need for Rik 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 Rik

What life with Rik looks like

Rik is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at og:image in Germany.

An young 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 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 Rik, answered.

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