How do I contact the shelter about Adozione a distanza?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Rifugio del Gazzo handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Adozione a distanza on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Adozione a distanza if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Rifugio del Gazzo will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Adozione a distanza already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?

Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.

What happens if Adozione a distanza isn't the right fit?

Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Rifugio del Gazzo early rather than rehoming privately; they know Adozione a distanza and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.

Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?

TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (IT). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.

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With a small monthly amount, you can contribute to the maintenance of a dog or cat hosted at the animal shelter of Monte Gazzo, managed by the Association Amici del Cane in Sestri Ponente. A gesture of love that turns into food, warmth, veterinary care, and a safe bed for an animal that has only known indifference and abandonment from humans. Anyone can choose their favorite (dog or cat) after a visit to the facility and decide to adopt it from afar. Later, you will receive periodic updates at home with news about your little one and an updated photograph. Anyone who can find a little time will always be warmly welcomed at the dog shelter for a visit to the chosen pet. The Adozione a distanza, allowing for improved living conditions for the animals hosted at the facility, gives the opportunity to collaborate even for those who don't have time to have a small friend. It may seem like a small thing, but in reality, it is a big support for those who have had very little in life. Just 13€ per month to maintain a cat and 15€ per month to maintain a dog. For more details, you can write to It is important, on the occasion of the first donation, to mention in the payment's purpose the words "Adozione a distanza" and the name of the animal.

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Con una piccola cifra mensile si può contribuire al mantenimento di un cane o di un gatto ospite del rifugio del Monte Gazzo, gestito dall’Associazione Amici del Cane a Sestri Ponente. Un gesto d’amore che si trasforma in cibo, calore, cure veterinarie e una cuccia sicura per un animale che dell’uomo ha conosciuto solo l’indifferenza e l’abbandono. Chiunque può scegliere il proprio beniamino (cane o gatto) dopo una visita alla struttura e decidere di adottarlo a distanza. In seguito si riceverà a casa un aggiornamento periodico con le notizie del proprio piccolo e una sua fotografia aggiornata. Chi riesce a trovare un minimo spazio di tempo sarà sempre ben accolto in canile per una visita al cane o gatto prescelto. L’adozione a distanza, permettendo di migliorare le condizioni di vita degli animali ospiti della struttura, dà modo di collaborare anche a chi non ha tempo di avere un piccolo amico. Sembra piccola cosa ma in realtà è un grosso sostegno per chi dalla vita ha avuto veramente poco. Bastano 13€ al mese per mantenere un gatto e 15€ al mese per un cane. Per avere maggiori dettagli è possibile scrivere a È importante, in occasione della prima offerta, citare nella causale del versamento le parole “Adozione a Distanza” ed il nome dell’animale. Home Privacy Web Policy Privacy Mappa del sito

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🇮🇹Genova

Shelter

Rifugio del Gazzo

Cared for by Rifugio del Gazzo · Genova

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Adozione a distanza home

What you'll need for Adozione a distanza in week one.

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About Adozione a distanza

What life with Adozione a distanza looks like

Adozione a distanza is a adult dog waiting at Rifugio del Gazzo in Genova.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇹Adopting from Italy

Italian canili require adopters to sign a stewardship contract (affido) and may retain the right to verify the animal's wellbeing post-adoption. Animals are chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

Genova, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Adozione a distanza, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Adozione a distanza?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Rifugio del Gazzo handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Adozione a distanza on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Adozione a distanza if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Rifugio del Gazzo will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Adozione a distanza already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Adozione a distanza isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Rifugio del Gazzo early rather than rehoming privately; they know Adozione a distanza and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (IT). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.