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Trójłapek Riko

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Riko is a male dog, approximately 3 years old. We don’t know much about his puppyhood, but we do know that when he was around one year old, he was shot in the front leg. He underwent surgery, but unfortunately, the procedure didn’t restore full mobility, and his leg had to be amputated in October 2023. The surgery went smoothly, the wound healed beautifully, his fur grew back, and Riko has been given a second chance at life. He’s a very cheerful, energetic dog who, despite missing a leg, manages to walk and run just fine. He loves playing, going for walks—and surprisingly, even long walks don’t pose any problems for him. From time to time, he’ll take a little break, but then bravely sets off again. Riko is a cuddly, wonderful, and intelligent dog. He currently lives with two female dogs and has wonderful foster caregivers; however, their personal circumstances don’t allow him to stay with them permanently. We’re looking for the best possible home for him, although we know it won’t be easy. Ideally, it would be a home with a garden where he could run freely—and of course, a caring guardian who’s deeply empathetic toward animals and willing to devote some time to his training and teaching him basic commands. However, we’re not ruling out an apartment building, provided there’s an elevator. What’s absolutely essential is that the adopter is fully committed to giving Riko a forever home and a loving family. This dog has been through so much already, and we really don’t want to put him through any more trauma. Riko is staying in a foster home near Warsaw (around Legionowo). Contact: Ewa, 501. Gender: male. Born around 2021. Size: medium/large. Spayed/neutered: yes. We’d like to find the very best possible home for him, so we’ll ask interested applicants to fill out an adoption questionnaire: kundellos.pl/ankieta-adopcyjna/. By adopting a dog, you’re taking on responsibility for the life of a living being for the next several decades. An animal is not a possession. We don’t give dogs away on chains! A condition of adoption is signing an adoption agreement, covering the costs of preventive care, and agreeing to potential pre- and post-adoption visits. It’s also a requirement that the dog undergo sterilization or castration at a scheduled time, unless this procedure has already been performed.

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Riko to pies w wieku ok 3 lat. Nie znamy dokładnie jego szczenięcego życia, wiemy że jako ok roczny psiak był postrzelony w przednią łapę. Został zoperowany jednak operacja nie pomogła mu wrócić do sprawności i łapa została amputowana w październiku 2023. Wszystko przebiegło bez komplikacji. Rana pięknie się zabliźniła, sierść odrosła i Riko dostał drugie życie. To bardzo radosny, energiczny psiak, który mimo braku łapki świetnie sobie radzi z chodzeniem i bieganiem. Uwielbia się bawić, chodzić na spacery i o dziwo nawet te długie nie sprawiają mu problemu. Od czasu do czasu odpocznie i dzielnie idzie dalej. Jest przytulaśnym, cudownym, mądrym psiakiem. Mieszka z dwoma suczkami i ma wspaniałych opiekunów tymczasowych jednakże ich sytuacja życiowa nie pozwala na to aby mógł pozostać tam na stałe. Szukamy dla niego domu najlepszego z możliwych chociaż wiemy, że nie będzie to proste. Najlepiej gdyby to był dom z ogrodem gdzie mógłby sobie biegać luzem i oczywiście opiekun pełen empatii do zwierząt, który mógłby poświęcić mu trochę czasu na wychowanie, nauczenie podstawowych komend. Nie wykluczamy jednakże mieszkania w bloku pod warunkiem, że będzie tam winda. Na pewno musi to być osoba zdecydowana na podarowaniu mu siebie i domu na stałe, ten pies naprawdę wiele przeszedł i nie chcemy mu już fundować żadnej traumy. Riko przebywa w domu tymczasowym pod Warszawą (okolice Legionowa). KontaktEwa 501 płeć: samiecur. ok. 2021wielkość: średni/dużykastracja: tak Chcemy znaleźć dom najlepszy z możliwych, dlatego zainteresowanych będziemy prosili o wypełnienie ankiety adopcyjnej: kundellos. pl/ankieta-adopcyjna/ Adoptując psa, bierzemy na siebie odpowiedzialność za los żywego stworzenia na następne kilkanaście lat. Zwierzę nie jest rzeczą. Nie wydajemy psów na łańcuch! Warunkiem adopcji jest podpisanie umowy adopcyjnej, zwrot kosztów profilaktyki oraz zgoda na ewentualne wizyty przed i poadopcyjne. Warunkiem adopcji jest też wykonanie zabiegu sterylizacji/kastracji w ustalonym terminie, o ile zabieg ten nie był wykonany wcześniej.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Józefów
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Józefowie
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Józefowie · JózefówLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Trójłapek Riko home

What you'll need for Trójłapek Riko in week one.

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    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

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Trójłapek Riko

What life with Trójłapek Riko looks like

Trójłapek Riko is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Józefowie in Józefów.

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 Poland

Polish shelters maintain established transport routes to Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Animals leave sterilized and chipped. Adoption fees are typically lower than in Western Europe (often €50–€150) but adopters cover transport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Trójłapek Riko, answered.

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