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BAMBI

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 6 months

Bamby's story is one of patience and quiet resilience. He was brought to the shelter as a puppy by a volunteer in 2012, full of hope and potential. Over time, he learned to enjoy walks in a harness, strolling outside with the volunteers who visited every week. But despite his gentle nature and the bond he formed with his walking companions, Bamby never received a request for adoption. The years passed, and he spent them alongside his kennel mate, Laura.Bamby has grown a little shy, especially around strangers, as is often the case with dogs who have spent most of their lives in the shelter. However, his shyness is not insurmountable—it could be easily overcome with a few patient meetings and kind interactions.Though age and some health issues have slowed him down (a knot on his leg)

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BAMBI Per contattarci manda un messagio 🇮🇹​ La storia di Bamby è una storia di pazienza e tranquilla resilienza. È stato portato al rifugio come cucciolo da una volontaria nel 2012, pieno di speranza e di potenziale. Col tempo ha imparato ad apprezzare le passeggiate con la pettorina, passeggiando all'aperto con i volontari che lo visitavano ogni settimana. Ma nonostante la sua natura gentile e il legame che si era creato con i suoi compagni di passeggiata, Bamby non ha mai ricevuto una domanda di adozione. Gli anni sono passati e lui li ha trascorsi accanto alla sua compagna di canile, Laura.Nel corso degli anni è diventato un po' timido, soprattutto con gli estranei, come spesso accade ai cani che hanno trascorso la maggior parte della loro vita in un rifugio. Tuttavia, la sua timidezza non è insormontabile: potrebbe essere facilmente superata con qualche incontro paziente e interazioni gentili.Anche se l'età e alcuni problemi di salute lo hanno rallentato, (come un nodo alla zampa), Bamby conduce ancora una vita normale. Potrebbe prosperare nella casa giusta, con una persona esperta e gentile, idealmente in un ambiente tranquillo e di campagna. 🇬🇧​ Bamby’s story is one of patience and quiet resilience. He was brought to the shelter as a puppy by a volunteer in 2012, full of hope and potential. Over time, he learned to enjoy walks in a harness, strolling outside with the volunteers who visited every week. But despite his gentle nature and the bond he formed with his walking companions, Bamby never received a request for adoption. The years passed, and he spent them alongside his kennel mate, Laura.Bamby has grown a little shy, especially around strangers, as is often the case with dogs who have spent most of their lives in the shelter. However, his shyness is not insurmountable—it could be easily overcome with a few patient meetings and kind interactions.Though age and some health issues have slowed him down (a knot on his legt) Bamby still leads a normal life

Size
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Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Fata
Cared for by Rifugio Fata · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing BAMBI home

What you'll need for BAMBI in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 BAMBI

What life with BAMBI looks like

BAMBI is a puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Fata in Italy.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇮🇹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 often microchipped and sterilized before leaving, but confirm with the shelter. Some public canili rifugio waive adoption fees, so ask the shelter about fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting BAMBI, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about BAMBI?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Rifugio Fata handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw BAMBI on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt BAMBI if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Rifugio Fata whether they will for BAMBI, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is BAMBI already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for BAMBI. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Rifugio Fata, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if BAMBI isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Rifugio Fata about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know BAMBI 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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