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Rufus

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Name: RufusNicknames: Rufus Hound, Rufus the doofus, Ru-Ru, Woofus. Age: 5 yrs. Breed: Crossbreed. Gender: male. Colour: Red/white. Size: mediumCats: NoChildren: 18+Dog in the home: SomeDog out and about: mostHi everyone my name is Rufus and I am a young boy with a super smile but a cheeky chap with a loving nature too despite having been abused. My puppyhood should have been one of tlc and training . I am looking for a new home where someone is around most of the day and help me with my training. I am a bright boy and pick things up quite quickly . I love to learn and partial to a treat or two. I enjoy my walks and I have been learning a new game called fetch which I love. I can be a little over the top with some dogs and need to learn some doggy manners but i love a good fuss and cuddles and to be on your knee if I could . Im looking for a home willing to spend some time and have the patience to teach and guide me into a well mannered boy, something I have not been taught very well. I have so much love to give. I'm a chap with a big character who will not take up much room on the sofa . Can you offer me a new start where I will be cherished and adored till I'm old and grey? Can you help us begin a new life with lots of love? For more information or to express interest in adopting fill in the Adoption Enquiry Form CONNECT WITH US: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAMSUPPORT US: AMAZON WISHLIST EASYFUNDRAISINGWebsite Crafted by: REVOLVER.DESIGN

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Darfield
Shelter
RADAR Rescue
Living with Rufus
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rufus home

What you'll need for Rufus 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 Rufus

What life with Rufus looks like

Rufus is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at RADAR Rescue in Darfield.

An 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 United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Darfield, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rufus, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rufus?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. RADAR Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rufus on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rufus if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — RADAR Rescue 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Rufus 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 Rufus 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 RADAR Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rufus 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 (the shelter's own language). 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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