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Rika

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 5 months

☎ 02162/ 65 426 ✉ Rika wurde als Fundhund zu uns gebracht. Es hat sich jedoch schnell herausgestellt, dass sie und ihre Geschwister in Österreich geborgen, jedoch viel zu früh der Mutter weggenommen worden sind. Rika wurde an ein junges Mädchen verschenkt. Durch das anfängliche Hin- und Her und der - aufgrund der anfänglich unbekannten Herkunft - notwendigen Quarantäne ist Rika etwas unsicher. Mit Feingefühl und Geduld wird sie sich aber in ihrem zukünftigen Zuhause gut einleben. Rika lebt mittlerweile auf einer erfahrenen Pflegestelle gemeinsam mit anderen Hunden aller Größen und Altersklassen sowie mit Katzen und Hühnern. Dort zeigt sie sich sehr verspielt und fröhlich, jedoch auch sensibel neuen Situationen gegenüber. Rika sucht ein Zuhause ohne Kleinkinder und junge Kinder, da sie zwar sehr freundlich ist, jedoch in der Hektik schnell hochdreht und bei lauten Stimme oder Schreien starke Angstreaktionen zeigt. Rika wünscht sich ein liebevolles Zuhause bei verantwortungsbewussten Menschen, welche einem mutigen kleinen Hund dabei helfen möchten, die Welt in seinem Tempo zu entdecken. Rika hat viel Potential und kann in ruhiger Umgebung mit genügend Auslastung eine lebensfrohe und lustige Begleiterin werden. (nur für Notfälle!) Mi – So: 10.00 – 12.00Mo – Di: Ruhetage © Tierheim Bruck/LeithaAll rights reservered. Impressum & Datenschutz Fueled with awesomeness.Designed by iService

Size
Age
Puppy · 5 months
Location
🇦🇹Austria
Shelter
Tierheim Bruck an der Leitha
Living with Rika
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Bruck an der Leitha · AustriaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Rika home

What you'll need for Rika 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 Rika

What life with Rika looks like

Rika is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Bruck an der Leitha in Austria.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇦🇹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 Rika, answered.

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