Meet Raffi, a handsome Lab/Pitty mix with a heart as big as his beautiful smile. He is a stunning young dog who turns heads wherever he goes, but it’s his loving nature that really steals hearts.
He came into rescue this past summer after showing up as a stray puppy in rural Mississippi with his brother. Thanks to the quick action of a kind foster, the boys were brought to safety. After a tragic loss, Raffi found himself on his own—but his story didn’t end there. In his new foster home, Raffi is truly thriving.
Raffi is learning what it means to be a loved puppy in a family environment. He is incredibly affectionate, very cuddly, and enjoys both outdoor adventures and cozy indoor time with his people. He loves to play with other dogs and would be happiest with a canine friend or an active family to keep him engaged.
Raffi does have a playful prey drive—he enjoys chasing cats and chickens just for fun—but he has never harmed smaller animals. He’s simply enthusiastic about the chase, so supervision or a pet-free home without small animals would be ideal.
He’s doing great with his training and is a smart boy who wants to please. He is housetrained and is currently catching on quickly to crate training after previously living in an outdoor pen with a dog house. Raffi is learning to walk on a leash and improving every day. With continued consistency, he’s going to be an amazing companion. He does experience a bit of motion sickness, so he does best riding in the car on an empty stomach.
This sweet boy would do wonderfully in an active home, especially one with children who can match his playful energy and give him the love he deserves.
Raffi has been through a lot in his short life, yet he remains joyful, trusting, and full of love. He’s ready to start his next chapter—with you. 💛
Name: Raffi Breed: Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier Sex: Male Age: 9 months (estimated) Weight: 55.0 Spayed/Neutered: Yes Vaccinations: Up to date Heartworm: Negative on recent testing Microchipped: Yes
BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS: Good with Children: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Unknown
Adoption Fee: $550.00 (includes transport fee when applicable)
Location of dog currently: CT
IMPORTANT INFORMATION -
Paws New England is a foster-based rescue; our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south & New England.
Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.
Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.
Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.
Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.
Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.
Meet Raffi, a handsome Lab/Pitty mix with a heart as big as his beautiful smile. He is a stunning young dog who turns heads wherever he goes, but it’s his loving nature that really steals hearts.
He came into rescue this past summer after showing up as a stray puppy in rural Mississippi with his brother. Thanks to the quick action of a kind foster, the boys were brought to safety. After a tragic loss, Raffi found himself on his own—but his story didn’t end there. In his new foster home, Raffi is truly thriving.
Raffi is learning what it means to be a loved puppy in a family environment. He is incredibly affectionate, very cuddly, and enjoys both outdoor adventures and cozy indoor time with his people. He loves to play with other dogs and would be happiest with a canine friend or an active family to keep him engaged.
Raffi does have a playful prey drive—he enjoys chasing cats and chickens just for fun—but he has never harmed smaller animals. He’s simply enthusiastic about the chase, so supervision or a pet-free home without small animals would be ideal.
He’s doing great with his training and is a smart boy who wants to please. He is housetrained and is currently catching on quickly to crate training after previously living in an outdoor pen with a dog house. Raffi is learning to walk on a leash and improving every day. With continued consistency, he’s going to be an amazing companion. He does experience a bit of motion sickness, so he does best riding in the car on an empty stomach.
This sweet boy would do wonderfully in an active home, especially one with children who can match his playful energy and give him the love he deserves.
Raffi has been through a lot in his short life, yet he remains joyful, trusting, and full of love. He’s ready to start his next chapter—with you. 💛
Name: Raffi Breed: Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier Sex: Male Age: 9 months (estimated) Weight: 55.0 Spayed/Neutered: Yes Vaccinations: Up to date Heartworm: Negative on recent testing Microchipped: Yes
BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS: Good with Children: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Unknown
Adoption Fee: $550.00 (includes transport fee when applicable)
Location of dog currently: CT
IMPORTANT INFORMATION -
Paws New England is a foster-based rescue; our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south & New England.
Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.
Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.
Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.
Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.
Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.
The adoption donation covers all pre-adoption vet costs (general health exam, vaccinations, heartworm testing/treatment when necessary)
Puppies under the age of 4 months will not be spayed/neutered prior to adoption upon advice of our veterinarians; small dog breeds may not be altered prior to six months if size prohibitive. Paw New England has a spay/neuter program in place with partner vets or if adopter chooses veterinarian of their own choice, reimbursement of $60.00 provided to adopter.
Donation: $450.00 (includes $140.00 transport fee paid directly to USDA approved transport company)
The adoption donation covers all pre-adoption vet costs (general health exam, vaccinations, heartworm testing/treatment when necessary)
Puppies under the age of 4 months will not be spayed/neutered prior to adoption upon advice of our veterinarians; small dog breeds may not be altered prior to six months if size prohibitive. Paw New England has a spay/neuter program in place with partner vets or if adopter chooses veterinarian of their own choice, reimbursement of $60.00 provided to adopter.
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All of our dogs are located either in foster homes in New England or Tennessee/Missouri. Please email our volunteers to ask about the specific pet that you are interested in.
All of our dogs are located either in foster homes in New England or Tennessee/Missouri. Please email our volunteers to ask about the specific pet that you are interested in.
More about this rescue
PAWS is comprised of a small group of volunteers from New England and Tennessee trying to reduce the euthanization rate (previously 90%) at the Tipton County Animal Control shelter in Brighton, Tennessee. This shelter is forced to euthanize thousands of animals each year due to irresponsible pet owners that do not spay/ neuter their dogs in the area. Millions of dogs in America are euthanized each year due to lack of space and lack of funding to try and find them better homes.
Our mission is to save as many animals as possible, removing them from the shelter, having their veterinary needs met prior to traveling and then finding them loving homes throughout New England. We do this only with the assistance of many people volunteering their time by going to the shelter, transporting the dogs to the vet, fostering dogs who need special care, and arranging for their new and happy homes in this area. Most importantly, we cannot do any of this without those people willing to open their homes and hearts to these lovely creatures.
PAWS is comprised of a small group of volunteers from New England and Tennessee trying to reduce the euthanization rate (previously 90%) at the Tipton County Animal Control shelter in Brighton, Tennessee. This shelter is forced to euthanize thousands of animals each year due to irresponsible pet owners that do not spay/ neuter their dogs in the area. Millions of dogs in America are euthanized each year due to lack of space and lack of funding to try and find them better homes.
Our mission is to save as many animals as possible, removing them from the shelter, having their veterinary needs met prior to traveling and then finding them loving homes throughout New England. We do this only with the assistance of many people volunteering their time by going to the shelter, transporting the dogs to the vet, fostering dogs who need special care, and arranging for their new and happy homes in this area. Most importantly, we cannot do any of this without those people willing to open their homes and hearts to these lovely creatures.
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