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Rafiki &#8211

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Charitable bachelor, non-smoker, friendly, and good-looking seeks a new home. Rafiki, a one-and-a-half-year-old Border Collie, waits in Seville for his first real home. He was rescued from very poor husbandry with his mother. The two dogs were chained in their own feces and emaciated. Sarabi, the mother, had likely already had several litters that she had to raise under these conditions for the profit of her owner. Despite his difficult background, Rafiki has developed into an open, child-loving, inquisitive, and playful dog. Although Rafiki still has much to learn, his friendly and open nature makes him an ideal companion for an active and cheerful family. He is very inquisitive and playful, which will make the training and adjustment to his new environment easier. It would be beneficial if the new owners already have experience with this wonderful breed to support and foster Rafiki, but the willingness to visit dog training classes is more than sufficient for a motivated mind like Rafiki's. Rafiki is currently not neutered; this will be taken care of before his travel arrangements. He is vaccinated, microchipped, and has tested negative for Mediterranean diseases, making him ready to travel to his new home. If you are looking for a loyal, child-loving, and inquisitive companion who is full of joy despite his past, then Rafiki is exactly the right dog for you. Give him the chance to find a loving home and the attention and care he deserves. If you are interested in becoming the new best friend to this elegant gentleman with great future prospects, we are very much looking forward to hearing from you!

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Liebenswerter Junggeselle, Nichtraucher, freundlich und gutaussehend sucht eine neue Wirkungsstätte. Rafiki, ein eineinhalb Jahre alter Border Collie, wartet in Sevilla auf sein erstes richtiges Zuhause. Er wurde mit seiner Mutter aus sehr schlechter Haltung befreit. Die beiden Hunde lagen an kurzen Ketten in ihren Fäkalien und waren abgemagert. Sarabi, die Mutter, hatte wohl schon einige Würfe, die sie unter diesen Bedingungen zum Profit ihres Besitzers großziehen musste. Trotz seiner schwierigen Vorgeschichte hat sich Rafiki zu einem aufgeschlossenen, kinderlieben, neugierigen und verspielten Hund entwickelt. Rafiki muss zwar noch viel lernen, aber seine freundliche und aufgeschlossene Natur macht ihn zu einem idealen Begleiter für eine aktive und fröhliche Familie. Er ist sehr wissbegierig und verspielt, was das Training und die Eingewöhnung in sein neues Umfeld erleichtern wird. Es wäre von Vorteil, wenn die neuen Halter bereits Erfahrung mit dieser wunderbaren Rasse hätten, um Rafiki bestmöglich unterstützen und fördern zu können, aber die Bereitschaft zum Besuch einer Hundeschule ist für einen motivierten Forschergeist wie Rafiki auch vollkommen ausreichend. Rafiki ist derzeit noch nicht kastriert, dies wird noch vor seiner Ausreise erledigt. Er ist geimpft, gechippt und wurde negativ auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet, sodass er bereit ist, in sein neues Zuhause zu reisen. Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach einem treuen, kinderlieben und neugierigen Begleiter sind, der trotz seiner Vergangenheit voller Lebensfreude steckt, dann ist Rafiki genau der richtige Hund für Sie. Geben Sie ihm die Chance, ein liebevolles Zuhause zu finden und ihm die Aufmerksamkeit und Fürsorge zu schenken, die er verdient. Wenn Sie interessiert sind, einem eleganten Gentleman mit großen Zukunftsperspektiven der neue beste Freund oder die neue beste Freundin zu sein, dann sind wir schon sehr gespannt darauf, von Ihnen zu hören!

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Living with Rafiki &#8211
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Rafiki &#8211 home

What you'll need for Rafiki &#8211 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 Rafiki &#8211

What life with Rafiki &#8211 looks like

Rafiki &#8211 is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

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 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 Rafiki &#8211, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rafiki &#8211?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rafiki &#8211 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rafiki &#8211 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein ARCA 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 Rafiki &#8211 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 Rafiki &#8211 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 Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rafiki &#8211 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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