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Bongo e Nerina

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 10 years

Estimated date of birth: March 2016 In February 2018, after the arrest of Nino Spina, Bongo and Nerina were taken in at our Shelter. Together with the other 24 dogs that Mr. Spina used for begging, they had been "held" on a terrace in terrible hygienic and sanitary conditions, along with Renzo V Conti and Salvatore Libero Barone. Both dogs have been examined and treated, have gained weight, and are doing much better both emotionally and physically. When we first met Bongo, there was terror in his eyes. That terrace was the only place he knew, the only security of his life. It took only a few days to understand who he really is. Now he has a serene expression, he trusts the volunteers, and he seeks out contact. Everything he has endured – being forced to live with 25 other dogs in a small space, neglect, exploitation – must not be forgotten when interacting with him. Bongo needs to feel safe and loved, free to look back and see that "his person" is there with him and for him. Nerina's past is similar to that of the other female dogs she lived with: she produced puppies, cute enough to raise money. Although she is still physically worn down by her pregnancies, she is a sociable, cheerful, and lively dog. To keep company, she would do anything; she would do everything possible and impossible for a caress, for attention, for doing something together. Everything she has suffered – being forced to live with many other dogs in a small space, neglect, exploitation – must not be forgotten when interacting with her. It is important to be reassuring and welcoming. No one will harm them, and care and food are not lacking, but that is not enough. The Shelter is not a home, not a family. Bongo and Nerina are still looking for a home. Nerina is medium-sized, spayed, and negative for Leishmania and Ehrlichia. Bongo is a male, medium-sized. Available for adoption in Sicily, Central and Northern Italy, with pre- and post-adoption checks and signing of an adoption form. Also available for adoption at a distance.

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Data presunta di nascita: marzo 2016 Nel Febbraio 2018 Bongo e Nerina, dopo l’arresto di Nino Spina, sono stati accolti presso il nostro Rifugio. Loro e gli altri 24 cani, che il Signor Spina usava per fare accattonaggio, erano “detenuti” in una terrazza, in terribili condizioni igienico – sanitarie. — con Renzo V Conti e Salvatore Libero Barone. Entrambi i cani sono stati visitati e curati, hanno preso peso e stanno molto meglio sia emotivamente che fisicamente. Bongo, quando lo abbiamo conosciuto, aveva il terrore negli occhi. Quella terrazza era l’unico posto che conosceva, l’unica sicurezza della sua vita. Sono bastati pochi giorni per capire chi è veramente. Ora ha un’espressione serena, è fiducioso verso i volontari e ricerca il contatto. Tutto quello che ha subito – la convivenza forzata con altri 25 cani in poco spazio, l’incuria, lo sfruttamento – non vanno dimenticati quando ci si relaziona a lui. Bongo ha bisogno di sentirsi al sicuro e amato, libero di guardare indietro e vedere che “la sua persona” è lì con e per lui. I trascorsi di Nerina sono invece simili a quelli delle altre cagne con cui conviveva, sfornava cuccioli teneri quanto basta per racimolare soldi. Nonostante ancora sia fisicamente provata dalle gravidanze è un cane socievole, allegro e vivace. Pur di stare in compagnia sarebbe capace di tutto, farebbe il possibile e l’impossibile per una carezze, per ricevere attenzioni, per fare qualcosa insieme. Tutto quello che ha patito – la convivenza forzata con tanti altri cani in poco spazio, l’incuria, lo sfruttamento – non vanno dimenticati quando ci si relaziona a lei. Bisogna essere rassicuranti e accoglienti. Nessuno farà loro del male, cure e cibo non gli mancano, ma non basta. Il Rifugio non è casa, non è famiglia. Bongo e Nerina cercano ancora una casa. Nerina è di taglia media, sterilizzata, negativa Leishmania ed Ehrlichia. Bongo è maschio, di taglia media. Adottabili in Sicilia, Centro e Nord Italia con controlli pre e post affido, firma modulo d’adozione. Adottabile anche a distanza.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Lega del Cane Palermo
Living with Bongo e Nerina
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bongo e Nerina home

What you'll need for Bongo e Nerina in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Bongo e Nerina

What life with Bongo e Nerina looks like

Bongo e Nerina is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Lega del Cane Palermo in Italy.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇮🇹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 Bongo e Nerina, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bongo e Nerina?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Lega del Cane Palermo handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bongo e Nerina on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bongo e Nerina if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Lega del Cane Palermo 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Bongo e Nerina 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 Bongo e Nerina 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 Lega del Cane Palermo early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bongo e Nerina 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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