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RISA

Female · Young · 1 year

Risa is a charming young female dog who brings many positive qualities with her. She is friendly with people, social with other dogs and gets along well with cats. Risa is lively, playful and enjoys activities together. She can also be kept as a second dog. Risa has already been spayed.

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Risa ist eine bezaubernde Junghündin, die sehr viele positive Eigenschaften mit sich bringt. Sie ist freundlich mit Menschen, sozial mit Artgenossen und verträglich mit Katzen. Risa ist lebhaft, verspielt und hat Spaß an gemeinsamen Aktivitäten. Sie kann auch gerne als Zweithund gehalten werden. Risa ist auch bereits kastriert.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇦🇹Krems an der Donau
Shelter
Tierheim Krems
Living with RISA
  • Spayed
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Tierheim Krems · Krems an der Donau

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing RISA home

What you'll need for RISA 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 RISA

What life with RISA looks like

RISA is a young adult dog waiting at Tierheim Krems in Krems an der Donau.

An young 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.

Krems an der Donau, Austria browse more dogs in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting RISA, answered.

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