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Adopt Rory

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Rory is a small Kokoni boy, around 11–12 years old , and he doesn’t really understand how he ended up here. One day, everything he knew was gone, and the next he was in a shelter, new sounds, new smells, new faces passing by like he isn’t quite real. Nothing feels familiar to him anymore. Not the ground beneath his paws, not the voices around him, not even the rhythm of the days. But Rory hasn’t stopped being gentle. He doesn’t fight the noise. He doesn’t push for attention. He just sits quietly, as if he’s trying to take up as little space as possible in a world that already feels too big and too loud for him. When you look at him, you might miss him at first, not because he isn’t special, but because he’s so soft you almost have to slow down to see him. And even then… he smiles. It’s a small, fragile little expression, the kind that makes you wonder how long he’s been holding it together. Like he’s learned that being good, being calm, being easy means maybe, just maybe, someone will stay🥺 Rory doesn’t ask for toys or excitement or anything complicated. He just watches the door. Watches people come and go. And every time, he hopes, quietly, carefully, that this time, someone will look at him and not walk past. What he really needs isn’t much. A place where he doesn’t have to be brave all the time. A hand that doesn’t leave. A voice that says, “you’re safe now,” and means it!! Rory is still here. Still gentle. Still smiling. Still waiting to be chosen🙏🙏 Please open your house and heart for Rory 🤞🤞 🎥To view a video of Rory, click here.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇨🇾Dali
Shelter
Dali Dog Rescue UK
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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Rory home

What you'll need for Rory 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 Rory

What life with Rory looks like

Rory is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Dali Dog Rescue UK in Dali.

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 Cyprus

Cypriot rescues focus heavily on cross-border placements (the island has more strays than local adopters). Animals are fully vetted before flying. The adopter pays the transport, while the shelter coordinates vaccinations, chipping, and the passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rory, answered.

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