How do I contact the shelter about RIVA?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pfotenretter Ungarn handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw RIVA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt RIVA if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pfotenretter Ungarn 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 RIVA 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 RIVA 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 Pfotenretter Ungarn early rather than rehoming privately; they know RIVA 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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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Estimated birth date: January 2019 Brief info: friendly, well-adjusted, people-oriented, curious, active, family+, older children+, male dogs+, female dogs conditionally RIVA was estimated to have been born in January 2019 and was discovered by joggers in a small forest in January 2024. As she was friendly and trusting, they even brought her to the animal shelter. RIVA has very large teats, suggesting she has had multiple litters in the past. She may have previously lived as a breeding dog, served her purpose, and ended up on the streets. However, despite her likely not-so-glamorous past, RIVA is still very friendly, well-adjusted, and people-oriented. She loves the two-leggeds :-). She also loves water ;-). And she is very curious, constantly exploring all unknown corners, as seen in the video. She already runs quite well on a leash and is attentive. She can also be motivated to do a small sprint. However, she must of course learn the full dog 1×1. RIVA seems to get along well with male dogs. During the compatibility test, she was friendly and curious towards the young Lino and even showed playfulness. However, she was a bit tense with the test dog Sunny and let out a growl once. RIVA could be corrected well, but she must be monitored here at all times. For the loving RIVA, we are now looking for people with solid dog experience who have the time and desire to work with her and help her transition to a normal everyday life, and also want to show this sweet snout how wonderful a dog life can be, as she has likely never experienced affection and attention. Due to her suspected mixed breed, RIVA cannot be rehomed to Germany but must go to specific cantons in Switzerland (or to other countries without restrictions, such as Hungary). RIVA will travel neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and with an EU pet passport to her new home. Would you like to give the wonderful RIVA a new life? Then please contact us!. This is a puppy.

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Geschätztes Geburtsdatum: Januar 2019 Kurzinfo: freundlich, zugewandt, menschenbezogen, neugierig, sportlich, Familie+, ältere Kinder+, Rüden+, Hündinnen bedingt Die geschätzt im Januar 2019 geborene Riva wurde im Januar 2024 von Spaziergängern in einem kleinen Waldstück entdeckt und da sie freundlich und zutraulich war, brachten diese sie sogar ins Tierheim. Riva hat sehr große Zitzen, so dass davon auszugehen ist, dass sie in der Vergangenheit bereits mehrmals Welpen hatte. Eventuell fristete sie ihr bisheriges Dasein als Vermehrerhündin, hatte irgendwann ausgedient und war auf der Straße gelandet. Doch die Hündin ist trotz ihrer vermutlich nicht so schönen Vergangenheit wie bereits erwähnt sehr freundlich, zugewandt und menschenbezogen. Sie liebt die Zweibeiner :-). Wasser liebt sie ebenfalls ;-). Und sie ist sehr neugierig und muss alle unbekannten Ecken auskundschaften, wie im Video zu sehen. An der Leine läuft sie schon recht ordentlich und ist aufmerksam. Auch zu einem kleinen Sprint lässt sie sich motivieren. Dennoch muss sie selbstverständlich das gesamte Hunde-1×1 noch lernen. Mit Rüden scheint Riva gut auszukommen. Zumindest verhielt sie sich beim Verträglichkeitstest dem jungen Lino gegenüber freundlich und neugierig und zeigte sogar Spielansätze. Bei der Testhündin Sunny war sie aber etwas angespannt und ließ auch mal einen Knurrer los. Riva ließ sich aber gut korrigieren, doch man muss sie hier auf jeden Fall kontrollieren. Für die liebe Riva suchen wir nun Menschen mit solider Hundeerfahrung, die zum einen die Zeit und Lust haben, mit ihr zu arbeiten und sie an ein normales Alltagsleben heranzuführen, und zum anderen dieser süßen Knautschnase zeigen wollen, wie schön ein Hundeleben sein kann, denn Zuneigung und Aufmerksamkeit hat sie vermutlich noch nie erlebt. Aufgrund ihres vermuteten Rassemixes darf Riva leider nicht nach Deutschland, sondern nur in bestimmte Kantone der Schweiz (oder in andere Länder ohne Einschränkung, wie z.B. Ungarn) vermittelt werden. Riva reist kastriert, gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt und mit EU-Heimtierausweis in ihr neues Zuhause. Möchten Sie der wunderbaren Riva ein neues Leben schenken? Dann melden Sie sich bitte bei uns! Am besten können Sie hierfür gleich die Selbstauskunft nutzen (oder alternativ auch das Kontaktformular).

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇨🇭Pfotenretter

Shelter

Pfotenretter Ungarn

Living with RIVA

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

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About RIVA

What life with RIVA looks like

RIVA is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenretter Ungarn in Pfotenretter.

An 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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting RIVA, answered.

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