Ricotta – A Sweet Young Girl Looking for a Home

Ricotta, a beautiful six-month-old girl who has just arrived at the pound. Despite the overwhelming new environment, she has already shown what a wonderful and adaptable dog she is. She has been successfully integrated with other dogs and is now sharing a kennel with three others without any issues.

Ricotta is a friendly young dog who deserves more than to grow up in the pound. We hope she finds a loving home soon, where she can blossom into the amazing companion we know she will be. Could you be the one to give her that chance?

Update March 2025
Ricotta – Thriving in Foster Care!
Ricotta and Firulais went into foster care together a couple of weeks ago after the pound was at risk of flooding. They are proving to be wonderful dogs. They have had no accidents during the day, as they have constant access to the outdoors. Overnight, there have been a couple of minor accidents, but they are trying their best and learning quickly. Both are smart and picking up new things fast!
When walked together, they can be strong and pull at first, but with separate training, they are improving significantly. Ricotta settles into her walk more quickly, while Firulais is more curious and loves to explore everything. Neither barks at night or joins in when the other dogs bark, showing they are calm and well-mannered.

Ricotta is an absolute sweetheart. After playtime or a walk, she’s happy to relax in the office or snuggle on the sofa. She is great with farm animals, including horses, cows, and goats, though she does bark if the horses start running around. Ricotta would do well in either an active or relaxed home, but probably not with very young children, as she can be a bit bouncy. Her favorite games include playing with a ball and tug-of-war. She doesn’t bite or chew things she shouldn’t, but she absolutely loves giving kisses!

Both Ricotta and Firulais are extremely well-behaved while traveling in the car, making them great companions for adventures! These two are fun, smart, and affectionate dogs who are making great progress in foster care. They are looking for loving homes that can continue their training and provide plenty of love and playtime!

After 3 weeks in foster, Ricotta is returning to the pound… Once again behind bars…

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This gorgeous dog is available for adoption in the UK. Homecheck and adoption fee apply. Adoption fee includes neutering, passport, microchip, all vaccinations, blood tests to screen for diseases, worm and flea treatment. Adoption cost in Spain (if no transport required) 155€ for males and €165 for females.

Adoption costs to the UK are £570. This includes all DEFRA paperwork and transport by DEFRA registered carrier ( using the TRACES system) direct to your door, except London, within the M25 motorway, Highlands of Scotland beyond Perth, and all off islands (if we cannot deliver direct, a mutually convenient meeting place will be arranged). We sort out all the arrangements and delivery/ meeting times will be advised in advance by the transporter.

For dogs brought to the UK by SSDUK to go initially into foster care, adopters will still be required to pay the full adoption fee of £570 to cover the above expenses.

In some cases, for example a failed adoption of a dog already in the UK, the fee may be reduced to £320 where the initial transport costs from Spain have already been met. This is to cover transport within the UK, kennel fees and any checks required. 

For adoption costs elsewhere, or for help and advice please e-mail adoptions@spanishstraydogs.org.uk

For more information about this dog, including advice and custom made video contact adoptions@spanishstraydogs.org.uk now.