Raffi

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium

Raffi

Current Location

San Diego, CA

Breed

Border Collie&ShepherdMix

Physical Traits

Age: Adult
(3-8 years)
Gender: Male
Size: Medium
(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Funny, Athletic, Playful
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes

Raffi's Compatibility

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$285

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Raffi's Story

Meet Raffi — a gentle, handsome boy looking for a patient, loving home<br/><br/>Raffi came to us malnourished and sick, but this beautiful boy is thriving now. He can be timid with new people, yet once he feels safe, his playful, sweet personality shines. <br/><br/>Raffi is a ladies man (dog). He prefers women and is afraid of men and his response is barking. He will need someone with patience and training to help him with his anxiety. He will be a dog who likely will always be on the cautious side. He can be scared of some men but we have no way of knowing who...he is very loving and simply needs someone who will commit to him for life. Because of his fear of men, his adoption fee is only the airline charge for his flight/crate. Please contact us for more information. <br/><br/> Raffis vibe:<br/> Dog social and loves going for walks<br/> Prefers women and is fearful of men<br/> Needs a patient adopter willing to help him work through anxiety<br/> Playful once he trusts you<br/> Likely has McNab Shepherd or shorthaired Border Collie in his mix<br/> Would do best in a cooler climate (his dark coat gets hot in Mexico)<br/><br/>Raffi is a wonderful dog who just needs the right person — someone gentle, understanding, and ready to help him feel secure.<br/><br/> If you believe in giving shy dogs a chance to blossom, Raffi is waiting for you.<br/><br/>Adoption Fee: See Above - Airline charge for his flight/crate. <br/><br/>Learn more about Raffi: adogsnewlife.org/raffi<br/><br/>Our rescue is located near Bucerias Mexico. We use Petfinder to reach a greater audience for our dogs and adopt the majority of our dogs to the US and Canada. 

<br/><br/>How to Apply:
<br/><br/>Submit an application here: www.adogsnewlife.org/adopt

<br/><br/>We will review your application and may contact you for more info or a home check.

Approved adopters are matched with flight companions (flight angels) traveling from Puerto Vallarta. You will meet them at the airport to welcome your new pup home.<br/><br/>Summer Months: It can be challenging to secure Canadian flight angels during the Summer months, so dogs may need to fly into the US and be picked up at Peace Arch Park at the border if a Canadian flight angel is unavailable.<br/><br/>We have successfully completed many adoptions over the summer with volunteers helping to bring dogs to their adopters at the border. This remains a great option to keep adoptions moving forward.<br/><br/>Please follow us on Instagram & Facebook and share our mission. The shelter is full every adoption saves lives.

Meet Raffi — a gentle, handsome boy looking for a patient, loving home

Raffi came to us malnourished and sick, but this beautiful boy is thriving now. He can be timid with new people, yet once he feels safe, his playful, sweet personality shines.

Raffi is a ladies man (dog). He prefers women and is afraid of men and his response is barking. He will need someone with patience and training to help him with his anxiety. He will be a dog who likely will always be on the cautious side. He can be scared of some men but we have no way of knowing who...he is very loving and simply needs someone who will commit to him for life. Because of his fear of men, his adoption fee is only the airline charge for his flight/crate. Please contact us for more information.

Raffis vibe:
Dog social and loves going for walks
Prefers women and is fearful of men
Needs a patient adopter willing to help him work through anxiety
Playful once he trusts you
Likely has McNab Shepherd or shorthaired Bor

Meet Raffi — a gentle, handsome boy looking for a patient, loving home

Raffi came to us malnourished and sick, but this beautiful boy is thriving now. He can be timid with new people, yet once he feels safe, his playful, sweet personality shines.

Raffi is a ladies man (dog). He prefers women and is afraid of men and his response is barking. He will need someone with patience and training to help him with his anxiety. He will be a dog who likely will always be on the cautious side. He can be scared of some men but we have no way of knowing who...he is very loving and simply needs someone who will commit to him for life. Because of his fear of men, his adoption fee is only the airline charge for his flight/crate. Please contact us for more information.

Raffis vibe:
Dog social and loves going for walks
Prefers women and is fearful of men
Needs a patient adopter willing to help him work through anxiety
Playful once he trusts you
Likely has McNab Shepherd or shorthaired Border Collie in his mix
Would do best in a cooler climate (his dark coat gets hot in Mexico)

Raffi is a wonderful dog who just needs the right person — someone gentle, understanding, and ready to help him feel secure.

If you believe in giving shy dogs a chance to blossom, Raffi is waiting for you.

Adoption Fee: See Above - Airline charge for his flight/crate.

Consider Raffi for adoption?

How To Adopt

Raffi was listed as Adoptable by A Dogs New Life AC
How can I adopt Raffi?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with A Dogs New Life AC. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Raffi is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to A Dogs New Life AC for details on the pet.
When can I meet Raffi?
If you've submitted an inquiry, A Dogs New Life AC will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Raffi, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to A Dogs New Life AC, and they'll be happy to help!
A Dogs New Life AC's Adoption Policy
The adoption process includes submitting an online application through our website. Leaders at the shelter review the qualifications within the applications and information provided. We do home checks and video chats with prospective applicants to find the right fit for our dogs. If the dog is in Mexico, we work with flight escorts (angels) to transport the dog to the adopter. The adoption fee helps us cover costs for the adopted dog and the care and medical attention of all our sanctuary dogs. All adoption fees are non-refundable. Your adopted dog will have vaccinations including rabies, be sterilized, treated for ticks, fleas, and de-worming, as well as any other medical need the dog may have had when rescued.

Raffi is from A Dogs New Life AC

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Our Mission
Our Rescue Shelter is one of a kind in the Banderas Bay area, Mexico. Our mission is to rescue abandoned, sick, and injured animals within our community. We provide essential services such as food, shelter, and veterinary care to those in need, including cases of animal abuse reported by the authorities. Our goal is to fi...
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