My name is Rafael Nadog!

Picture this: the heart and mind of a labrador in a compact and bridled body. That's me! I am a ball-obsessed, outdoorsy, food-motivated, nose-oriented, cuddly, no-one-is-a-stranger-for-long kind of dog. On the flip side, I can be a bit overly exuberant in my greetings and easily distract-able. Like the beloved lab!

Since coming to my foster home, I have been learning a lot. I've been picking up cues quickly, leaning into a routine with kenneling, and learning how to be a good housemate. I live with 4 humans, 3 dogs ranging from 55 to 9 lbs, and a cat I have yet to meet. Unfortunately for a fun guy like me, the dogs here are all seniors. I tried to get each of them to play, but was denied. So we happily co-exist. My main source of fun is walks and going to sniff spots for long games of fetch.

All in all, my foster thinks I'm a fun and considerate companion still working through the last of my puppy exuberance. If you are looking for a pal of this variety, please apply so we can meet!

Rafael Nadog is from a local impound. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract.

To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page.

If you'd like to donate towards this pet's care, you can donate to our Animal Care Fund. Our Animal Care Fund supports the medical and veterinary needs for all Ruff Start Rescue animals. You'll be able to enter this pet's name on the second page of the donation form.