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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Raffi is a 3-year-old intelligent and sensitive male dog looking for people with a good understanding of dogs – people who enjoy explaining the world to him and giving him security. At the moment, Raffi lives in Fürth. He has already attended dog training classes and made great progress there. He follows commands better all the time, now walks well on a leash, can stay alone, and rides nicely in the car. However, in everyday life, it becomes clear that Raffi needs a confident leader. Especially in the city, he reacts quickly under stress. During dog encounters or situations that unsettle him, he needs clear guidance. But with calm, secure people, he can orient himself well and be led. Therefore, we would like a quiet home without children for Raffi, preferably in a rural setting. People with experience and patience who give him time and do not pressure him would be ideal. Because once Raffi has gained trust, he loves his trusted people very much and bonds closely with them. A confident female dog by his side would be very helpful. In a securely fenced garden, he would have a great time relaxing there. Raffi is a clever dog with great potential who will quickly become a wonderful companion with the right people.

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Raffi ist ein 3 Jahre alter, intelligenter und sensibler Rüde, der Menschen mit Hundeverstand sucht – Menschen, die Freude daran haben, ihm die Welt zu erklären und ihm Sicherheit zu geben. Derzeit lebt Raffi in Fürth. Er hat bereits die Hundeschule besucht und dort tolle Fortschritte gemacht. Seine Kommandos befolgt er immer besser, läuft inzwischen gut an der Leine, kann alleine bleiben und fährt brav im Auto mit. Im Alltag zeigt sich jedoch, dass Raffi eine souveräne Führung braucht. Besonders in der Stadt reagiert er schnell gestresst. Bei Hundebegegnungen oder Situationen, die ihn verunsichern, benötigt er klare Anleitung. Mit ruhigen, sicheren Menschen orientiert er sich jedoch gut und lässt sich führen. Für Raffi wünschen wir uns deshalb ein ruhiges Zuhause ohne Kinder, gerne ländlich gelegen. Menschen mit Erfahrung und Geduld, die ihm Zeit geben und ihn nicht bedrängen, wären ideal. Denn hat Raffi erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst, liebt er seine Bezugspersonen sehr und bindet sich eng an sie. Eine souveräne Hündin an seiner Seite würde ihm sehr helfen. An einem sicher eingezäuntem Garten hätte er eine riesen Freude, wenn er dort gemütlich entspannen kann. Raffi ist ein kluger Hund mit viel Potenzial, der sich bei den richtigen Menschen schnell zu einem tollen Begleiter entwickeln wird.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Lauf
Shelter
Tierhilfe Franken e.V.
Living with Raffi
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Bringing Raffi home

What you'll need for Raffi 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
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Raffi

What life with Raffi looks like

Raffi is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

An young 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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Raffi, answered.

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