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Rio (m)

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 4 months

Rio - rescued by soldiers The sweet little Rio was born at the beginning of April 2026 and is currently living with our friend Alexandra, a dedicated animal rights activist, at a private foster home in Botoșani, Romania. Together with his two siblings, he has been given a second chance at life. The three puppies were born on military grounds in Botoșani where stray dogs live. The soldiers care for the dogs lovingly and are gradually having them spayed or neutered. Unfortunately, new litters of puppies continue to be born there. To prevent Rio and his siblings from falling into the hands of dog catchers, Alexandra took the little ones in and is giving them a safe start in life. Initially, Rio was shy. Today, you can barely notice it anymore. He has grown into a happy, lively puppy who is eager to explore the world. He's up for anything - tearing apart jeans, chewing on bracelets or exploring everything that comes his way - exactly what you would expect from a puppy. Of course, he still needs to learn what is allowed and what isn't. With loving, consistent training, he will certainly understand quickly. Rio is lucky enough to be growing up in a foster home where he can enjoy family life. Although he lives outside, he is surrounded by a loving pack of adult dogs from whom he learns every day. This has already helped him develop great social skills. He also knows cats from birth and gets along with them naturally. Despite this wonderful start, Rio urgently needs his own home. Foster homes like Alexandra's are invaluable in Romania. Only when their charges are rehomed can new puppies be rescued from the streets and dog catchers. Rio can leave at the end of July and is looking forward to finding his forever family. We estimate he will reach a shoulder height of around 45 cm - possibly up to 50 cm, it's hard to say for sure at this stage. Who will give this happy little explorer a loving home where he can arrive, learn and be loved? Rio is fully vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and has an EU passport. He is not yet neutered as per his age. We will perform a Snap-4D test before departure. Contact: Rio is being fostered by Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V. - with pre-check and contract. The association naturally holds the necessary permit under §11 Animal Welfare Act. Even after adoption, we will continue to support you both - for humans and animals. Once adopted, Rio will travel to Germany and arrive in 91278 Pottenstein where he must be collected by his new family. There is a secure area available. We ask for your understanding that we do not want any exits at parking lots and would like to personally introduce you to your new friend. Before contacting us: Is the whole family informed about and in agreement with your inquiry? Do you have permission from your landlord to keep a dog? Does the dog already living with you agree to having a new companion? Are you prepared to collect your new family member in Pottenstein? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Rio – von Soldaten gerettet Der zuckersüße Rio wurde Anfang April 2026 geboren und lebt derzeit auf einer privaten Pflegestelle in Botoșani, Rumänien, bei unserer befreundeten Tierschützerin Alexandra. Gemeinsam mit seinen beiden Geschwistern hat er dort das große Los gezogen. Die drei Welpen wurden auf einem Militärgelände in Botoșani geboren, auf dem Straßenhunde leben. Die Soldaten kümmern sich liebevoll um die Hunde und lassen sie nach und nach kastrieren. Trotzdem werden dort leider immer wieder Welpen geboren. Damit Rio und seine Geschwister nicht den Hundefängern in die Hände fallen, hat Alexandra die Kleinen bei sich aufgenommen und schenkt ihnen einen sicheren Start ins Leben. Anfangs war Rio noch etwas schüchtern. Davon ist heute kaum noch etwas zu merken. Er ist zu einem fröhlichen, aufgeweckten Welpenjungen herangewachsen, der mit Begeisterung die Welt entdeckt. Er ist für jeden kleinen Unsinn zu haben. Jeans zerlegen, Armbänder zerkauen oder alles erkunden, was ihm vor die Nase kommt – genau das gehört für einen Welpen eben dazu. Natürlich muss er noch lernen, was erlaubt ist und was nicht. Mit liebevoller, konsequenter Erziehung wird er das ganz sicher schnell verstehen. Rio hat das große Glück, auf einer Pflegestelle aufzuwachsen, auf der er Familienanschluss genießen darf. Er lebt zwar draußen, aber mitten in einem liebevollen Rudel mit erwachsenen Hunden, von denen er täglich lernt. Dadurch entwickelt er bereits jetzt ein tolles Sozialverhalten. Auch Katzen kennt er von klein auf und geht ganz selbstverständlich mit ihnen um. Trotz dieses schönen Starts braucht Rio dringend ein eigenes Zuhause. Pflegestellen wie die von Alexandra sind in Rumänien unbezahlbar wertvoll. Nur wenn ihre Schützlinge vermittelt werden, können wieder neue Welpen vor der Straße und den Hundefängern gerettet werden. Rio kann Ende Juli ausreisen und freut sich darauf, endlich seine eigene Familie zu finden. Wir schätzen, dass er ausgewachsen etwa 45 cm Schulterhöhe erreichen wird – vielleicht werden es auch bis zu 50 cm, das lässt sich im Moment noch nicht genau sagen. Wer schenkt diesem fröhlichen kleinen Entdecker ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem er ankommen, lernen und geliebt werden darf? Rio ist mehrfach geimpft, entwurmt, gechipt und natürlich im Besitz eines EU-Ausweises. Altersentsprechend ist er noch nicht kastriert. Vor Ausreise führen wir noch einen Snap-4D-Test durch. Kontakt: Rio wird über die Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V. vermittelt – mit Vorkontrolle und Schutzvertrag. Der Verein verfügt selbstverständlich über die Erlaubnis nach §11 Tierschutzgesetz. Auch nach der Adoption stehen wir euch weiterhin unterstützend zur Seite – für Mensch und Tier. Rio reist, sobald er adoptiert ist, nach Deutschland und kommt in 91278 Pottenstein an, wo er von seiner Familie abgeholt werden muss. Dort steht ein gesichertes Gelände zur Verfügung. Wir bitten um Verständnis dafür, dass wir keine Ausstiege an Parkplätzen möchten und wir euch gerne mit eurem neuen Freund persönlich zusammenführen möchten. Bevor Sie sich bei uns melden: Ist die gesamte Familie über Ihre Anfrage informiert und einverstanden? Haben Sie das Einverständnis Ihres Vermieters, einen Hund zu halten? Ist der bereits bei Ihnen eventuell lebende Hund mit einem neuen Mitbewohner einverstanden? Sind Sie bereit, Ihr neues Familienmitglied in Pottenstein abzuholen? Dann freuen wir uns über Ihre Anfrage.

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Nürnberg
Shelter
Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V.
Living with Rio (m)
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V. · NürnbergLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Rio (m) home

What you'll need for Rio (m) in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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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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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    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 Rio (m)

What life with Rio (m) looks like

Rio (m) is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V. in Nürnberg.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Rio (m), answered.

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