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Riki

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Born: ca. 2020/2021 Compatibility with others: Good with female dogs and male dogs; cats: not known, can be tested. Current location: animal shelter Pirot (Serbien) Riki is an absolutely people-oriented, very lovable, and well-behaved mixed-breed male dog who suffers immensely from the harsh and barren life in his small pen (without a run!). He already knows how to use a leash and collar, is very lively, full of joy, and longs for human proximity. It is extremely difficult for him to live without all of that. He could be rehomed as a second dog. He would also be a great fit for a single person who likes to spend a lot of time with their dog in nature. Also, he looks like a great little guy!

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Geboren: ca. 2020/2021 Verträglichkeit: Gut mit Hündinnen und Rüden verträglich; Katzen: nicht bekannt, kann getestet werden. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Pirot (Serbien) Riki ist ein absolut menschenbezogener, sehr lieber und gut verträglicher Mischlingsrüde, der enorm unter dem harten und kargen Leben in seinem kleinen Zwinger (ohne Auslauf!) leidet. Er kennt schon Leine und Halsband, ist sehr aufgeweckt, lebendig, voller Lebensfreude und sehnt sich sehr nach menschlicher Nähe. Es ist für ihn extrem schwer ohne all dem leben zu müssen. Er kann gerne als Zweithund vermittelt werden. Wäre auch super geeignet für eine Einzelperson, die gerne viel Zeit mit ihrem Hund in der Natur verbringt. Auch optisch ein toller Bub!

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
Living with Riki
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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 adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

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 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. Pföttchenretter mit Herz 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 — Pföttchenretter mit Herz 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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz 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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