🐾 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’s 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.
💛 Raffi’s 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 short‑haired 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.
Learn more about Raffi: adogsnewlife.org/raffi
📝 How to Apply
Submit an application here 👉 www.adogsnewlife.org/adopt
We’ll 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’ll meet them at the airport to welcome your new pup home.
⚠️ It can be challenging to secure Canadian flight angels during May and June, 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.
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. 🐾✈️❤️
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