How do I contact the shelter about Raya?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. og:image handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Raya on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Raya if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — og:image 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 Raya 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 Raya 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 og:image early rather than rehoming privately; they know Raya 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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Raya

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

February 2025 | 50cm | 19kg | Raya, a 1.5-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback, is still young and full of life. However, she has very low adoption chances due to her timid and reserved nature. She needs time and patience to trust humans. Unfortunately, we don't know what she has been through in her past, but her distrust of people suggests it was not good. Despite this, Raya shows her affectionate and gentle side once she trusts someone and is not aggressive when approached. When the shelter staff comes, Raya approaches them and enjoys being petted. This shows Raya can trust! Although it may not happen overnight, she puts all her courage into enjoying the company of those she trusts. 🐾😊 Raya gets along well with other dogs. We think a confident first dog would help her build trust and give her security. 😊She has not had much experience outside the shelter. Raya should be allowed to settle into her new home and learn in small steps. 💙Due to her fears, we urgently need a home for Raya so she doesn't have to stay in the shelter. Raya is still young and we are sure she will find a home! 🐾 PAW HEROES e.V. Email: © 2022 PAW HEROES e.V. - All Rights Reserved.

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* Februar 2025 |50cm | 19kg | Tierheim Rhodos Raya hat ihr ganzes Leben noch vor sich! Denn sie ist gerade erst mal 1,5 Jahre alt.Doch leider ist sie einer der Hunde, mit sehr geringen Vermittungschancen. Denn Raya gehört nicht zu den mutigen und offenen Hunden. Sondern zu denen, die Zeit und Geduld brauchen, um den Menschen zu vertrauen. Leider wissen wir nicht was sie in ihrer Vergangenheit mitmachen musste. Doch ihr Misstrauen gegenüber Menschen zeigt, dass es nichts Gutes gewesen sein kann. Trotz allem zeigt Raya ihre verschmuste und sanfte Seite, wenn sie Vertrauen gefasst hat und ist nicht aggressiv, wenn man sich ihr nähert. Im Gegenteil – wenn die Pflegerin ins Shelter kommt, kommt Raya zu ihr und lässt sich gerne streicheln. Es zeigt also, Raya kann Vertrauen! Auch wenn das nicht von heute auf morgen geht, packt sie all ihren Mut und genießt die Nähe zu den ihr vertrauten Personen. 🐾😊 Mit anderen Hunden versteht Raya sich gut. Wir können uns gut vorstellen, dass ein souveräner Ersthund ihr helfen würde, Vertrauen zu fassen und ihr Sicherheit geben würde. 😊Außerhalb des Shelters konnte sie bisher noch nicht viel kennenlernen. In ihrem Zuhause sollte Raya ankommen dürfen und nach und nach in kleinen Schritten lernen. 💙Aufgrund ihrer Ängste suchen wir für Raya dringend ein Zuhause, damit sie nicht weiterhin im Shelter Leben muss. Denn Raya ist noch so jung und wir sind uns sicher, dass auch sie ein Zuhause finden wird! 🐾 PAW HEROES e.V. E-Mail: © 2022 PAW HEROES e.V. – All Rights Reserved.

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

og:image

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About Raya

What life with Raya looks like

Raya is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at og:image in Germany.

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 Raya, answered.

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