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Raphy

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Raphy is a Kangal-type dog who was found as a small puppy and has been living in a shelter ever since, waiting for a warm home. Despite this, Raphy has retained a wonderful character and a big heart. He loves to play, cuddle and socialize, and is completely unaware of his impressive size - he believes he is a small dog that can be cuddled in someone's lap. He gets along great with everyone, both people and other dogs. His wonderful appearance matches his wonderful nature. All Raphy wants is a quiet corner, lots of love and a person he can call his own.

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Raphy je pas u tipu kangala koji je kao mala beba pronađen i od tada cijeli život provodi u skloništu, čekajući topli dom. Unatoč tome, Raphy je zadržao divan karakter i veliko srce. Obožava igru, maženje i druženje, a pritom uopće nije svjestan svoje impresivne veličine — uvjeren je da je mali pas koji se može maziti u krilu. Odlično se slaže sa svima, i s ljudima i s drugim psima. Njegov divan izgled točno prati njegovu divnu narav. Sve što Raphy želi je miran kutak, puno ljubavi i čovjek kojeg će moći zvati svojim.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇭🇷Zadar

Shelter

Sklonište za napuštene životinje Zadar

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About Raphy

What life with Raphy looks like

Raphy is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Sklonište za napuštene životinje Zadar in Zadar.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇭🇷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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Raphy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Raphy?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Sklonište za napuštene životinje Zadar handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Raphy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Raphy if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Sklonište za napuštene životinje Zadar 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Raphy 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 Raphy 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 Sklonište za napuštene životinje Zadar early rather than rehoming privately; they know Raphy 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.