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RIKIS

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 15 years

This is definitely not the first, and sadly, likely not the last such story… But how can you leave a dog after 15 years together? An animal that was your family for its entire life, your friend, your child… And what it gets in the end – cold shelter walls. If you leave a young dog – it still has a chance to find new homes. But when it's 15 years old – you simply mark it for the end of its days here, among the smell, the cold, and indifferent people.😢 No, when you adopted a little puppy, did you wish for such an ending for it? Its heart is broken. Its world has shriveled.

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Tai tikrai nėra pirmoji ir, deja, tikriausiai ne paskutinė tokia istorija… Bet kaip galima palikti šunį po 15 metų kartu? Gyvūnas, kuris visą gyvenimą buvo jūsų šeima, jūsų draugas, jūsų šešėlis… Ir viskas, ką jis galiausiai gauna – tai šaltos prieglaudos sienos. Jeigu paliktumėte jauną šunį – jis dar turėtų šansą rasti naujus namus. O kai jam 15 metų – jūs tiesiog pasmerkiate jį praleisti savo paskutines dienas čia, tarp triukšmo, šalčio ir svetimų žmonių.😢 Negi, kai įsigijote mažą šuniuką, tokio likimo jam norėjote? Jo širdis sudaužyta. Jo pasaulis sugriuvo.

Size
Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇱🇹Lithuania
Shelter
Šiaulių Letenėlė
Cared for by Šiaulių Letenėlė · LithuaniaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing RIKIS home

What you'll need for RIKIS 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 RIKIS

What life with RIKIS looks like

RIKIS is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Šiaulių Letenėlė in Lithuania.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇱🇹Adopting from Lithuania

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

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Frequently asked

Adopting RIKIS, answered.

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