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Rudolph

Pointer Β· Male Β· Puppy Β· 4 months

Rudolph is definitely the cuddliest boy at the sanctuary! This boy would happily spend his whole day getting cuddles if he could πŸ€— Rudolph was found as a stray and he came to us in a bit of a sorry state but he’s now in great health and looking wonderful with his shiny black coat! We've loved having this sweet-natured boy at the sanctuary. He not only loves human attention, but he’s really great with other dogs as well. We let him run around with the 8 pointer puppies and they just love him! He’s gentle and playful with them, like a fun friendly uncle ☺️ Rudolph is an active young dog who will benefit from regular walks and stimulation, like all pointers. But we think that he’ll also love relaxing in a comfy home and hanging out with his humans. He would also love to have another dog as a friend πŸ• This sweet dog has had no training and most probably never lived in a home, so he’ll have one or two things to learn and get used to. But he’s so smart and so eager to please. We believe that he’ll settle in well and that he’ll be a fast learner given half a chance.

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy Β· 4 months
Location
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡ΎLimassol
Shelter
SPDC Cyprus
Living with Rudolph
  • βœ“Vaccinated
  • βœ“Neutered
  • βœ“Microchipped
  • βœ“Good with dogs
Cared for by SPDC CyprusΒ Β· LimassolLearn about Pointer β†’

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rudolph home

What you'll need for Rudolph in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Rudolph

What life with Rudolph looks like

Rudolph is a medium-sized puppy/kitten pointer dog waiting at SPDC Cyprus in Limassol.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window β€” house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡ΎAdopting 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.

Limassol, Cyprus β€” browse more dogs in Cyprus.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rudolph, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rudolph?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPDC Cyprus handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rudolph on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rudolph if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” SPDC Cyprus 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 Rudolph 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Rudolph isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with SPDC Cyprus early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rudolph 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 β€” 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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