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Rafaelka (Рафаелка)

Mixed Breed · Female

Meet our new resident, Rafalka. We are very hopeful that this lovely creation will not stay with us for long! Rafalka is a female dog, of neutered size, shoulder height to 40 cm, weighing 7 kg, with a coat color of white. Her estimated date of birth is August 28, 2020. She is vaccinated, microchipped, spayed, and has a veterinary passport. The dog is wonderful, playful, cheerful, active, and a great companion! She is currently undergoing training in animal shelter dog etiquette.

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Знайомимо Вас з нашою новою підопичною, Рафаелкою. Дуже надіємося, що це миле створіння у нас не затримається! Рафаелка, собака дівчинка, невиличкого розміру, в холці до 40 см, вагою 7 кг, забарвлення біле. Умовна дата народження – 28 серпня 2020 року. Вакцинована, чіпована, стерилізована, з ветеринарним паспортом. Собака чудова, грайлива, весела, активна, чудовий компаньон! Поки що проходить навчання в притулку собачому єтікету. Надаємо інформаційну підтримку, консультацию кинолога/зоопсихолога та ветеринарного лікаря.

Size
Age
Location
🇺🇦Kyiv
Shelter
Dobri Ruky
Living with Rafaelka (Рафаелка)
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
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Bringing Rafaelka (Рафаелка) home

What you'll need for Rafaelka (Рафаелка) 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 Rafaelka (Рафаелка)

What life with Rafaelka (Рафаелка) looks like

Rafaelka (Рафаелка) is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dobri Ruky in Kyiv.

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 Ukraine

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rafaelka (Рафаелка), answered.

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