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Rio

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Rio ist ein fröhlicher, lebenslustiger Hund, der einfach gute Laune ausstrahlt. Er ist unkompliziert in seiner Art, genießt das Leben und ist dabei manchmal schon fast ein bisschen trottelig und tollpatschig – genau das macht ihn unglaublich sympathisch. Allerdings ist Rio nicht nur ein großer Gute-Laune-Bär, sondern vermutlich steckt in ihm auch ein Herdenschutzhund. Seine zukünftigen Menschen sollten sich deshalb mit den möglichen rassetypischen Eigenschaften auseinandersetzen und wissen, dass aus dem fröhlichen Kerl mit zunehmendem Alter noch eine selbstständigere Persönlichkeit werden kann. Bisher durfte Rio noch nicht besonders viel kennenlernen und auch in Sachen Erziehung steht er noch ziemlich am Anfang. Aufgrund seiner Größe braucht er deshalb Menschen, die ihm von Beginn an klare Strukturen, Grenzen und eine ruhige, souveräne Führung geben. Gemeinsam das Hunde-1x1 lernen, neue Situationen kennenlernen und Orientierung bei seinen Menschen finden – all das steht für Rio noch auf dem Programm. Ein Zuhause bei einer souveränen Hündin könnten wir uns für Rio gut vorstellen. Sie könnte ihm zusätzlich Orientierung geben und ihm zeigen, wie das Leben außerhalb des Tierheims funktioniert. Rio bringt vor allem eines mit: ganz viel Lebensfreude und Potenzial. Jetzt fehlen ihm nur noch die richtigen Menschen, die aus dem großen, etwas tollpatschigen Kerl einen verlässlichen Begleiter machen. Wer verliebt sich in unseren fröhlichen Gute-Laune-Bären und möchte Rio zeigen, was das Leben noch alles zu bieten hat?

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Stuttgart
Shelter
Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V.
Living with Rio
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V. · StuttgartLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rio home

What you'll need for Rio in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Rio

What life with Rio looks like

Rio is an extra-large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V. in Stuttgart.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Stuttgart, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rio, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rio?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rio on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rio if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Fellnasen Stuttgart 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Rio 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 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 Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rio 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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