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Rafa (Ράφα)

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 3 years

Rafa 🆘 is staying in a boarding house 🖤 at the age of 3.5 years, neutered, vaccinated, healthy. Rafa is a wonderful dog who loves deeply. He is friendly, affectionate and gets along well with everyone. He seeks contact, cuddles and care - he is one of those dogs that bond. He gets along well with other dogs and likes to play and run! He is currently staying in a boarding house in Attica. When left alone, he becomes stressed, but this is something he is already trying to overcome and with the right person, guidance and stability, he will succeed. He needs a calm, responsible home with consistency and love. Rafa is not "difficult". He is a dog who is finally waiting for the person who will love him for what he is and give him the security he deserves. 📩 If you want to become this person, fill out our questionnaire:

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Ράφα 🆘φιλοξενείται σε πανσιόν 🖤 3,5 ετών, στειρωμένος, εμβολιασμένος, υγιής Ο Ράφα είναι ένας υπέροχος σκύλος που αγαπάει βαθιά. Είναι φιλικός, τρυφερός και τα πάει καλά με όλους. Αναζητά επαφή, χάδια και φροντίδα -είναι από τα σκυλιάπου δένονται. Με άλλα σκυλάκια τα πηγαίνει καλά και του αρέσει ναπαίζει και να τρέχει! Αυτή τη στιγμή φιλοξενείται σεπανσιόν στην Αττική. Όταν μένει μόνος του στρεσάρετε, όμως είναι κάτι πουήδη προσπαθεί να ξεπεράσει και με τον σωστό άνθρωπο, με καθοδήγηση και με σταθερότητα θα τα καταφέρει. Χρειάζεται ένα ήρεμο, υπεύθυνο σπίτι με συνέπεια καιαγάπη. Ο Ράφα δεν είναι «δύσκολος». Είναι ένας σκύλος πουπεριμένει, επιτέλους, τον άνθρωπο που θα τον αγαπήσειγι’ αυτό που είναι και θα του δώσει την ασφάλεια πουτου αξίζει. 📩 Αν θέλετε να γίνετε αυτός ο άνθρωπος, συμπληρώστετο ερωτηματολόγιο μας:

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 3 years
Location
🇬🇷Athens
Shelter
Dogs Voice
Living with Rafa (Ράφα)
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Voice · AthensLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Rafa (Ράφα) home

What you'll need for Rafa (Ράφα) 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 Rafa (Ράφα)

What life with Rafa (Ράφα) looks like

Rafa (Ράφα) is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dogs Voice in Athens.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇷Adopting from Greece

Greek shelters often partner with Northern European rescue groups for placements. Animals are sterilized, vaccinated, and chipped before adoption. Fees vary widely depending on whether the shelter is municipal or NGO-run.

Athens, Greece browse more dogs in Greece.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rafa (Ράφα), answered.

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