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Rivo (m)

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Rivo is a small dog, approximately 30–35 cm tall and around 3 years old. Despite his small size, Rivo's fate is far from small. He was born in Romania and still lives there today. Currently, he resides at the municipal animal shelter of Botoșani, which houses over 800 dogs. The shelter consists of row upon row of kennels. In winter, the dogs are exposed to freezing temperatures, while in summer they suffer from extreme heat. These conditions are not ideal for any dog. Small dogs like Rivo have an especially hard time. With so many animals present, constant supervision is nearly impossible. Smaller dogs often struggle to assert themselves and avoid conflicts, living daily with stress and uncertainty. Our German animal welfare colleagues met Rivo during their last visit on site and were immediately smitten by him. He shows himself to be compatible with other dogs, friendly, people-oriented, and open. Despite everything, he still maintains a positive attitude and holds onto hope. ☀️ However, we also know that this cannot last forever. The longer dogs live in these conditions, the more they lose their joy of life, trust, and hope. Therefore, our greatest wish for Rivo is to find him a loving home. A soft bed. Walks. Security. Simply a life as every dog deserves. 🏡🐶 Who will give this charming little dog the chance at a fresh start? 🍀 ℹ️ RIVO has been neutered, vaccinated multiple times, dewormed, microchipped, and holds an EU passport upon departure.

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🐾❤️ Kleiner Rivo sucht sein großes Glück ❤️🐾 Rivo ist etwa 3 Jahre alt und mit seinen ca. 30–35 cm eher ein kleiner Hund. Doch sein Schicksal ist leider alles andere als klein. Er hatte das Pech, in Rumänien geboren zu werden – und dort lebt er auch heute noch. Aktuell sitzt Rivo im städtischen Tierheim von Botoșani, einem riesigen Shelter mit über 800 Hunden. Hier reiht sich Zwinger an Zwinger. Im Winter sind die Hunde der Kälte ausgesetzt, im Sommer der Hitze. Für keinen Hund sind das schöne Lebensumstände. 🥺 Besonders schwer haben es die kleinen Hunde. Bei so vielen Tieren ist eine ständige Aufsicht kaum möglich. Die Kleineren können sich oft nicht behaupten, gehen Streitigkeiten lieber aus dem Weg und leben täglich mit Stress und Unsicherheit. Unsere deutschen Tierschutzkollegen haben Rivo bei ihrem letzten Besuch vor Ort kennengelernt und sofort von ihm geschwärmt. Er zeigt sich verträglich mit anderen Hunden, freundlich, menschenbezogen und offen. Ein kleiner Kerl, der trotz allem noch gute Laune hat und sich seine Hoffnung bewahrt hat. ☀️ Doch wir wissen auch: Das bleibt nicht ewig so. Je länger Hunde in diesen Bedingungen leben müssen, desto mehr verlieren sie ihre Lebensfreude, ihr Vertrauen und ihre Hoffnung. Für Rivo wünschen wir uns deshalb nichts sehnlicher als ein eigenes Zuhause. Menschen, die ihn lieben. Ein weiches Körbchen. Spaziergänge. Sicherheit. Einfach ein Leben, wie es jeder Hund verdient hat. 🏡🐶 Wer schenkt diesem bezaubernden kleinen Hund die Chance auf einen Neuanfang? 🍀 ℹ️ RIVO ist bei Ausreise kastriert, mehrfach geimpft, entwurmt, gechipt und natürlich im Besitz eines EU-Ausweises. 📌

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Nürnberg
Shelter
Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V.
Living with Rivo (m)
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing Rivo (m) home

What you'll need for Rivo (m) 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
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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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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    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 Rivo (m)

What life with Rivo (m) looks like

Rivo (m) is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V. in Nürnberg.

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 Rivo (m), answered.

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