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Rikka

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

female dog Rikka seems to have had hardly any contact with humans in her previous life and meets them accordingly shy. She was sighted running free with the female dog "Ria" and could only be secured with a live trap. Since her intake at our shelter, female dog Rikka has made some positive experiences with humans, but she still prefers to keep her distance. Even new situations and environmental stimuli stress her greatly, which reinforces the suspicion that female dog Rikka may not have learned anything about humans before. Once the female dog has become accustomed to her new environment, she makes it her task to guard it. Due to her lack of socialization with humans, female dog Rikka wishes for a securely fenced premises where she can live with "Ria" and decide for herself whether to approach humans or not. Tierschutzhaus our shelter Franz von Assisi-Strasse 1 | 7000 Eisenstadt | ZVR E-MAIL:

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Hündin Rikka dürfte in ihrem vorherigen Leben kaum bis keinen Kontakt zu Menschen gehabt haben und begegnet diesen entsprechend scheu. Sie wurde gemeinsam mit Hundedame „Ria“ freilaufend gesichtet und konnte nur mittels Lebendfalle gesichert werden. Seit ihrer Aufnahme im Sonnenhof konnte Rikka zwar positive Erfahrungen mit Menschen machen, die Hündin bevorzugt es aber, auf Abstand zu bleiben. Auch neue Situationen und Umweltreize stressen sie sehr und bestärken den Verdacht, dass Rikka bisher nichts kennengelernt haben dürfte. Hat sich die Hundedame erst an ihre neue Umgebung gewöhnt, macht sie es sich zur Aufgabe, diese auch zu bewachen. Aufgrund ihrer fehlenden Sozialisation gegenüber Menschen wünscht sich Rikka ein sicher eingefriedetes Gelände, auf welchem sie gemeinsam mit „Ria“ leben darf und selbst entscheiden kann, ob sie sich Menschen annähert oder nicht.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇦🇹Austria
Shelter
Sonnenhof Eisenstadt (Sonnentiere)
Living with Rikka
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Bringing Rikka home

What you'll need for Rikka in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Rikka

What life with Rikka looks like

Rikka is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Sonnenhof Eisenstadt (Sonnentiere) in Austria.

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 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 Rikka, answered.

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