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Rafael

Male · Senior · 9 years

Unbelievably sweet and good boy! What to say about him first – maybe the most important thing is that he’s great with everyone at the shelter and we’re not sure why anyone would leave such a super little dog. He plays with others, loves to walk and splash around, and is waiting for his family to go on vacation.

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Nevjerojatno sladak i dobar pesek!Što prvo napisati o njemu – možda je najvažnije da je dobar sa svima u skloništu i nije nam jasno zašto bi netko napustio tako super psića. Igra se s drugima, voli šetati i maziti se i čeka svoju obitelj pa da ide na more.. 🙂

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇭🇷Zagreb
Shelter
Dumovec
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Cared for by Dumovec · Zagreb
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rafael home

What you'll need for Rafael in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Rafael

What life with Rafael looks like

Rafael is a senior dog waiting at Dumovec in Zagreb.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇭🇷Adopting from Croatia

Croatian shelters include sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID in the adoption process. Several work with Italian and German rescue networks for placements.

Zagreb, Croatia — browse more dogs in Croatia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rafael, answered.

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