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Rafiki

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Hello, I'm the awesome Rafiki, I'm not here for long at the animal shelter and I'm finally getting the chance to introduce myself. I'm a totally awesome guy who loves to cuddle. At first, I'm quite unsure, but with a little bit of patience, that's no problem. I don't do well with stress and chaos, so I'm looking for a quiet, rural home where I can be shown how wonderful life can be. With a confident, already established dog, I would definitely get along well. As you might notice in my photo, one of my eyes is smaller than the other. This is because I have microphthalmia on my left side. This means I'm blind in that eye, but I manage just fine and you wouldn't even notice. Why don't you make an appointment to take me for a walk, and then we can take a spin around together. If I'm lucky, someone will fall in love with me and adopt me.

DE·Show original

Hallo, ich bin der tolle Rafiki, ich bin noch nicht lange hier im Tierheim und freue mich, dass ich mich nun endlich vorstellen darf. Ich bin ein total toller Kerl, der gerne kuschelt. Am Anfang bin ich noch ziemlich unsicher, aber mit ein bisschen Geduld ist das kein Problem. Mit Stress und Hektik komme ich nicht so gut klar, deshalb suche ich ein ruhiges, ländliches Zuhause, in dem mir gezeigt wird, wie schön das Leben sein kann. Mit einem souveränen, schon vorhandenen Hund würde ich mich bestimmt auch gut verstehen. Wie Ihr vielleicht auf meinem Foto erkennen könnt, ist eines meiner Augen kleiner als das andere. Das liegt daran, dass ich linksseitig eine Mikrophthalmie habe. Das bedeutet auch, dass ich auf diesem Auge blind bin, aber damit komme ich super klar und man merkt es mir auch gar nicht an. Macht doch einen Termin zum Gassigehen und dann drehen wir eine Runde miteinander. Wenn ich Glück habe, verliebt sich jemand in mich und adoptiert mich. Bis bald Euer Rafiki

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Remagen
Shelter
Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.
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Cared for by Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. · RemagenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rafiki home

What you'll need for Rafiki 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 Rafiki

What life with Rafiki looks like

Rafiki is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

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 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, answered.

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