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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Riki - the black whirlwind with heart and humor. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-325 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-38 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:35% 70%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-326 > Location: animal shelter in Slavonski Brod, Croatia Gender: male, neutered Birth date: 02.04.2023 Shoulder height: approx. 59 cm / 14 kg Not compatible with cats Single or second dog Ideal environment: outskirts of town, rural Suitable for: ambitious first-time dog owners. .fusion-body .

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Riki -der schwarze Wirbelwind mit Herz und Humor .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-325 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-38 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:35% 70%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-326 > Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim in Slavonski Brod, Kroatien Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: 02.04.2023 Schulterhöhe: ca. 59 cm / 14kg Keine Verträglich mit Katzen Einzel- oder Zweithund ideale Umgebung: Stadtrand, Ländlich geeignet für: ambitionierte Hundeanfänger .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-327 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-37 .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-328 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Riki ist jung, charmant, sportlich – und hat das Herz am rechten Fleck (auch wenn er manchmal zu schnell unterwegs ist, um es zu sehen). Dieser fröhliche, energiegeladene Bursche sucht Menschen, die Lust auf Action, Bewegung und gute Laune haben! Riki hatte mal ein Zuhause, aber weil er dort zu wenig ausgelastet war, machte er sich regelmäßig selbstständig auf kleine Stadtrundgänge. Damit das in Zukunft nicht mehr passiert, sucht er nun Menschen, die ihm zeigen, dass Freiheit auch in gemeinsamen Abenteuern steckt. – Autofahren? Kein Problem – Riki ist der perfekte Beifahrer. – Leinenführigkeit? Läuft! Im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes. – Menschen & Kinder? Super! Hauptsache, sie sind standfest und haben Humor. – Andere Hunde? Kein Thema – Riki ist freundlich zu allen. – Katzen? Ähm… sagen wir so: Er findet sie spannend, aber für friedliches Zusammenleben ist er nicht der Richtige. Riki ist ein typischer Vertreter der Schäfer-/Hütehund-Fraktion: klug, lernwillig, bewegungsfreudig – und mit einem Turbo im Herzen. Er liebt Beschäftigung, braucht Kopfarbeit und Bewegung, um glücklich zu sein. Gesucht werden aktive Menschen, die Freude daran haben, mit ihm zu trainieren, zu spielen und die Welt zu entdecken. Für Anfänger geeignet – aber bitte mit Sportsgeist! Wer Riki adoptiert, bekommt nicht nur einen Hund, sondern einen besten Freund, Personal Trainer und Gute-Laune-Macher in einem. .fusion-body .fusion-button Interesse an einer Adoption? (Hier klicken) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-329 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Hinweis: Alle unserer Hunde sind bei Ankunft in i

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Nordic Strays e.V.
Living with Riki
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Nordic Strays e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Riki home

What you'll need for Riki 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 Riki

What life with Riki looks like

Riki is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Nordic Strays e.V. 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 Riki, answered.

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