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Rafa

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 4 years

My name is Rafa from giraffe (I'm 4 years old), because I'm the only one of 8 long-legged brothers. As you can see in the picture, I don't particularly like being tall. Those people who have been laughed at all their lives for being TOO tall, or at least taller than their peers, know what I'm talking about. I'd like to be dumpy and easy to fit in your purse, like my brothers are. But my loved ones at the shelter tell me I shouldn't be ashamed or insecure because I don't look like the others. On the contrary, they tell me I'm special, that I'm cute as a button, that I have a funny walk like a bug on stilts, and most of all, they tell me I deserve to be loved and that I should love myself first. But it's so hard for me to love myself, oof… It would be much, much easier for me if I had a family of my own to show me every day what it feels like to get that feeling that I only know how to give, but not how to give myself: love. It would be so much easier if I were your puppy.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇷🇴Romania
Shelter
Speranța Shelter Foundation
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rafa home

What you'll need for Rafa 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

What life with Rafa looks like

Rafa is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Speranța Shelter Foundation in Romania.

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 Romania

Romanian rescues handle the highest volume of cross-border adoptions in the EU. Animals are quarantined and fully vetted before transport. Reputable rescues maintain detailed health records and post-adoption follow-up.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rafa, answered.

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