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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

RITA – a cautious heart that slowly builds trust❣ I am RITA – and I want to honestly tell you who I am. When I arrived here, I was very afraid of people. So afraid that I didn’t want to be touched at all in the beginning. Everything was strange, loud, new – and I didn’t know whom I could trust. I made myself small, retreated, and simply hoped that no one would hurt me. But with patience, gentle words, and loving affection, I slowly understood that there are people who mean well by me. Today, I am still cautious around strangers – but if I notice that you give me time, my heart opens step by step. And do you know what happens then? My little stump tail starts to wag – so much that my whole butt wiggles. That’s my own sign of joy. My “I trust you.” My “I am ready to come a little closer.” In the meantime, I have even discovered how beautiful cuddles are. I enjoy it when you stroke my belly, and sometimes I lean in carefully – as if asking: “Is this really for me? Am I allowed to feel this?” I wish for people who don’t rush me. People who give me time. People who meet me at my pace and understand that trust grows – slowly, but for that, deep and real. If you bring patience, calmness, and a big heart, you will see how a cautious female dog turns into a loyal companion. One that will eventually run up to you with wiggling butt because she knows: She is safe with you. Maybe you are exactly the person I have been waiting for for so long.

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RITA – ein vorsichtiges Herz, das langsam Vertrauen fasst❣ Ich bin RITA – und ich möchte dir ehrlich erzählen, wer ich bin. Als ich hier angekommen bin, hatte ich große Angst vor Menschen. So groß, dass ich mich anfangs überhaupt nicht anfassen lassen wollte. Alles war fremd, laut, neu – und ich wusste nicht, wem ich vertrauen kann. Ich habe mich klein gemacht, mich zurückgezogen und einfach gehofft, dass niemand mir wehtut. Doch mit Geduld, leisen Worten und liebevoller Zuwendung habe ich langsam verstanden, dass es Menschen gibt, die es gut mit mir meinen. Heute bin ich immer noch vorsichtig bei Fremden – aber wenn ich merke, dass du mir Zeit gibst, öffnet sich mein Herz Schritt für Schritt. Und weißt du, was dann passiert? Dann fängt meine kleine Stummelrute an zu wedeln – so sehr, dass mein ganzer Popo mitwackelt. Das ist mein ganz eigenes Zeichen von Freude. Mein „Ich vertraue dir“. Mein „Ich bin bereit, ein Stück näher zu kommen“. Inzwischen habe ich sogar entdeckt, wie schön Streicheleinheiten sind. Ich genieße es, wenn man mich krault, mein Bäuchlein streichelt, und manchmal lehne ich mich ganz vorsichtig an – so, als würde ich fragen: „Ist das wirklich für mich? Darf ich das fühlen?“ Ich wünsche mir Menschen, die mich nicht drängen. Menschen, die mir Zeit schenken. Menschen, die mich in meinem Tempo ankommen lassen und verstehen, dass Vertrauen wachsen darf – langsam, aber dafür tief und echt. Wenn du Geduld, Ruhe und ein großes Herz mitbringst, wirst du erleben, wie aus einer vorsichtigen Hündin eine treue Begleiterin wird. Eine, die dir irgendwann mit wackelndem Popo entgegenläuft, weil sie weiß: Bei dir bin ich sicher. Vielleicht bist genau du der Mensch, auf den ich schon so lange warte.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Waakirchen
Shelter
Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V.
Living with RITA
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Bringing RITA home

What you'll need for RITA 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 RITA

What life with RITA looks like

RITA is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Ein Herz für Fellnasen e.V. in Waakirchen.

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 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, answered.

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