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Adopt Amelie

Mixed Breed · Unknown · 1 year

Sweet as her name, Amelie is looking for a forever family. So far, life has not been kind to her: confined in a pen, Amelie was living on scraps, and deprived of any social contact, she was fading away. It was the Blue Angels who saved her, with the project "Friends of Dobby," deciding to give her hope. Today, Amelie is slowly regaining trust in people: she looks with curious eyes, enjoys the open air and just needs time and sweetness to create a real bond. When she trusts, a beautiful friendship can be born. One year old, small size, compatible with other dogs as long as they are nice to her. What are you waiting for? 💙 Come meet her!

Read original (it)

Dolce come il suo nome, Amelie cerca una famiglia per sempre. Fino ad oggi la vita non le ha sorriso: rinchiusa in un recinto, Amelie viveva nutrendosi di avanzi, e privata di qualsiasi contatto sociale, si stava spegnendo. A salvarla sono stati gli Angeli blu che con il progetto “Amici di Dobby”, hanno deciso di darle una speranza. Oggi Amelie sta lentamente riconquistando la fiducia nell’uomo: osserva con occhi curiosi, si gode l’aria aperta e ha solo bisogno di tempo e dolcezza per creare un legame vero. Quando si fida, può nascere una splendida amicizia. n anno, taglia media contenuta, è compatibile con altri cani purchè le siano simpatici. Cosa aspetti? 💙 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐢 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐫la! 🐾

Size
Medium
Age
1 year
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
OIPA Italy
Living with Amelie
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by OIPA Italy · RomeLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Amelie home

What you'll need for Amelie in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Amelie

What life with Amelie looks like

Amelie is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at OIPA Italy in Rome.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires patience and gentle approach due to past trauma and lack of socialization

🇮🇹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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Amelie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Amelie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. OIPA Italy handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Amelie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Amelie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — OIPA Italy 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 Amelie 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 Amelie 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 OIPA Italy early rather than rehoming privately; they know Amelie 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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