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RAFFI, a Gentle Giant Looking for His Loving Home

Mixed Breed
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Mixed Breed5 years1
£350
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🐻 RAFFI – A Gentle Giant Looking for His Forever Kingdom ❤️ "Sometimes the biggest dogs have the softest hearts." When you first meet RAFFI, his impressive size catches your attention... A few minutes later, it's his gentle soul that steals your heart. ________________________________________ ❤️ His Story RAFFI's life didn't begin surrounded by love. He was rescued in March 2026 by our wonderful friend Mary Parker, who runs a rescue shelter in a remote, forgotten corner where abandoned dogs are given a second chance. When he arrived, RAFFI was in poor condition. He was severely underweight, covered in parasites and clearly hadn't experienced much kindness. With proper veterinary care, nutritious food and months of patient love, he has transformed into the magnificent, healthy dog you see today. Now all that's missing is a family to call his own. ________________________________________ 🐾 About RAFFI 📅 Date of Birth: 21 March 2021 🐶 Gender: Male (Neutered) ⚖️ Weight: approx. 60 kg 🎨 Colour: White with cream markings ________________________________________ ❤️ Personality RAFFI is exactly what many livestock guardian breeds are famous for: ✔ Calm with people ✔ Gentle and affectionate once he knows you ✔ Friendly with other dogs ✔ Enjoys human company ✔ Loves being outdoors Despite his size, he isn't an over-the-top, hyperactive dog. He prefers observing the world, relaxing nearby and simply being with his people. ________________________________________ 🏡 About His Barking We believe in being honest. RAFFI does bark when unfamiliar dogs walk past his kennel. This is very common in rescue kennels, where dogs naturally become territorial over the small space they live in and where barking often spreads from one dog to another. Outside that stressful kennel environment, dogs like RAFFI often behave very differently. He has shown himself to be friendly with other dogs during proper introductions. With patient guidance and a normal home environment, we expect this behaviour to reduce considerably. ________________________________________ 🩺 Health ✅ Fully vaccinated ✅ Microchipped ✅ Blood tested ✅ Neutered ✅ Parasite treated ✅ Ready to travel ________________________________________ 🐻 Breed Guess RAFFI appears to be predominantly a Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog (Ciobănesc Românesc Mioritic), possibly with some Great Pyrenees influence. These breeds are renowned for being: ❤️ Loyal ❤️ Intelligent ❤️ Protective of their family ❤️ Gentle with people they trust ❤️ Calm and devoted companions They thrive with owners who appreciate large guardian breeds and can offer space, routine and kind leadership. ________________________________________ 🏡 His Ideal Home RAFFI would love: 🐾 A secure garden 🐾 A family experienced with large breeds (or willing to learn) 🐾 Daily walks and companionship 🐾 A calm environment 🐾 Another friendly dog could be a lovely companion after sensible introductions. Because of his impressive size, we would prefer a home where children are old enough not to be accidentally knocked over during play. ________________________________________ ❤️ Why We Love Him Behind that huge fluffy body is simply a dog who has never really had the chance to belong. He doesn't need luxury. He doesn't ask for much. Just a safe place. A soft bed. A full bowl. Someone who'll look at him and see not his size—but his heart. We believe the family who gives RAFFI that chance will discover one of the most loyal friends they've ever known. ________________________________________ 🐾 Friends Indeed Dog Rescue Promise Every dog we rehome remains part of our family for life. Should circumstances ever change, RAFFI will always have a place to return to through Friends Indeed Dog Rescue. ________________________________________ 📍 Adoption Information ✔ Home check required (usually online) ✔ Meet before payment — No payment until you meet ✔ Full rescue back-up for life ✔ UK adoptions available ✔ Transport arranged through our trusted rescue partners ________________________________________ ❤️ Could you be the one to give this beautiful gentle giant the home he's waited so patiently for? RAFFI is ready. All he needs now... is you. 🐾
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LocationNottingham, Nottingham
Pets in litter1 male
BreedMixed Breed
Age5 years, 4 months
Ready to Leave19 Aug 2026

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Microchipped by collection dateVaccinations up to dateWorm and flea treatedHealth Checked by a vetKC registered by collection

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