Rafiki

My story

Rafiki is a special 4 year old Doberman. She has Megaesophagus, which means food has difficulty getting from her mouth to her stomach. Rafi will need to eat upright for the rest of her life, ideally in a Bailey chair. She is able to drink normally without the chair. For treats, she uses a Lickety Stik. She will require equally as special parents, dedicated to her feeding needs. This sweetheart has a ton of puppy energy, and plays just like a normal Doberman. She will need activity and structure like any youngster. Gentle and playful, Rafiki does well with other large and medium dogs. She also loves youngsters and is eligible for adoption to families with children. Rafiki loves to camp, hike, and adventure with her foster family. She attends local vet schools to teach them about her special needs, and is a local celebrity. Rafiki has even attended a camp for special needs children. Photos by #dhdrron of #dhdrRafiki (use the hashtags to see more Instagram photos!) Rafiki is available for adoption, to the right family, anywhere in the US. You can learn more about  Megaesophagus (sometimes called Mega-e or ME) here: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/megaesophagus We are currently investigating an innovative surgery that may allow Rafiki to eat outside of a chair. DHDR will be providing a custom Bailey chair to Rafiki’s adopter. If you are just the right fit for Rafi or want to talk about her further, email Contact@azdoberescue.org.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Rafiki, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.