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Rika

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

RIKA Born 2020 Female Small Size Hi, I'm Rika Rika is a gentle and affectionate dog aged around 3-4 years old. Found by a caring volunteer in March 2023, Rika has since flourished in her foster home, where she’s shown just how sweet and well-behaved she is. She gets on well with other pets and would make a wonderful addition to any family. She is neutered, vaccinated and ready for a forever home. She could be your perfect match! Rika can’t wait to find a family to call her own! More About Rika Kg 12 Year Born 2020 Sex Female Neutered YES Gallery Ready to Adopt? If you’re interested in adopting one of our lovable animals, simply fill out the form below. Our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible to help you take the next step toward bringing your furry companion home!

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇷Greece
Shelter
Stray Hope
Living with Rika
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Stray Hope · GreeceLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 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 small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Stray Hope in Greece.

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 Greece

Greek shelters often partner with Northern European rescue groups for placements. Animals are sterilized, vaccinated, and chipped before adoption. Fees vary widely depending on whether the shelter is municipal or NGO-run.

Greece, Greece — browse more dogs in Greece.

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. Stray Hope 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 — Stray Hope 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Stray Hope 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 (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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