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Rita (II)

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

born: ca. 2016/2017/2018 Breed: mixed breed, ca. 50 cm compatibility with others: very good with fellow animals. Known to children. Cat test upon request Current location: animal shelter Sokolka/Poland Surrender reason: Rita lived with an alcoholic who did not take care of her. She ran away one day. Rita is a very loving, sensitive, and clingy female dog who, however, needs a little time at the beginning to build trust. This is not surprising given her past. She is very affectionate, sensitive, and calm. A great companion for a slightly quieter household. She can also be rehomed to an already existing fellow animal.

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geboren: ca. 2016/2017/2018 Rasse: Mischling, ca. 50 cm Verträglichkeit: sehr gut mit Artgenossen verträglich. Kennt Kinder. Katzentest auf Anfrage Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Sokolka/Polen Abgabegrund: Rita lebte bei einem Alkoholiker, welcher sich nicht um sie kümmerte. Bis sie eines Tages weglief. Rita ist eine sehr liebe, feinfühlige und anhängliche Hündin, die allerdings am Anfang noch ein wenig Zeit braucht, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Bei ihrer Vergangenheit wundert uns das nicht. Sie ist sehr liebevoll, sensibel und ruhig. Eine tolle Begleiterin für einen etwas ruhigeren Haushalt. Gerne kann sie zu einem bereits vorhandenen Artgenossen dazu vermittelt werden.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
Living with Rita (II)
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Rita (II) home

What you'll need for Rita (II) 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a 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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    €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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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Rita (II)

What life with Rita (II) looks like

Rita (II) is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

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 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 Rita (II), answered.

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