Rafa is a basset hound born 5/3/22 from a rescue in Mexico. We call him our little short legged lab.  He has the behavior and smarts of a lab, in a short stature.  He currently resides in a home with 2 large resident dogs and a smaller foster and does well with all of them.  He tends to play best and is most interested in the dog about his stature.  When he first arrived, he wasn't quite sure how to play, but now he definitely has it down. There are also 2 younger teenagers in the house and there are no issues. There had been concerns about meeting new people when he first arrived however we have not noticed this. We have new people basically ignore him when they first arrive and let Rafa decide if he wants to greet them, which he always does.  

He is pretty solid and faster than expected so any slack in his leash leads to a good pull.  However he does WONDERFULLY on walks with a harness with a chest ring when walking with the herd.  He seems to have good street smarts and will sniff out any food he might be interested in.  He seems to know what he is doing is naughty as a simple "Rafa" stops his action.  For how short his legs are, it's hard to remember that he's super long and has a long reach.

Rafa is kenneled during the working hours without complaint, but he is left out in the bedroom during the night. He is about 80% potty trained with scheduled outside time and will go every time outside is offered.  He loves Bene bones, is not good with stuffed animals, and LOVES to cuddle.  He would be a great doggo in a home by himself, or with another friend to play with!

Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee: $525.00

We are 100% volunteer based, so on occasion it could take more than the standard 24 hours.

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