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Axel

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

Axel, a beautiful 8-year-old Border Collie mix, is super sweet and full of desire to prove himself. He’s looking for a forever home. He was rescued from a very difficult situation, yet despite this, he still has trust in humans. His companion found a home almost immediately, but it seems no one is falling in love with him... yet his beauty certainly isn’t lacking! He’s currently located in the province of Venice. Please write to 3421298988—WhatsApp message only. (Please note: adoption arrangements are not managed by Enpa Mira.)

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Axel bellissimo incrocio border di 8 anni, super bontà con tanta voglia di riscatto. Cerca casa.Tolto da una situazione molto difficile ma nonostante questo ha ancora fiducia nell’uomo.La sua compagna ha trovato quasi subito ma di lui sembra non innamorarsi nessuno… eppure la bellezza non gli manca di certo.Si trova in provincia di Venezia. Scrivi al 3421298988, solo messaggio Whatsapp.(Attenzione l’affido non è gestito dall’Enpa di Mira).

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇮🇹Venezia VE
Shelter
ENPA Mira — Il Rifugio del Cane (Venezia)
Cared for by ENPA Mira — Il Rifugio del Cane (Venezia) · Venezia VELearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Axel home

What you'll need for Axel in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Axel

What life with Axel looks like

Axel is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at ENPA Mira — Il Rifugio del Cane (Venezia) in Venezia VE.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇮🇹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.

Venezia VE, Italy — browse more cats in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Axel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Axel?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ENPA Mira — Il Rifugio del Cane (Venezia) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Axel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Axel if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ENPA Mira — Il Rifugio del Cane (Venezia) 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 Axel already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats 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 Axel 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 ENPA Mira — Il Rifugio del Cane (Venezia) early rather than rehoming privately; they know Axel 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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