How do I contact the shelter about Clutch?

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

Can I adopt Clutch if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Rifugio San Francesco 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 Clutch 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 Clutch 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 San Francesco early rather than rehoming privately; they know Clutch 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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Clutch

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Clutch is a true treasure. Clutch is not the usual dog. He shows the signs of a difficult past, both on his body and in his soul. But behind those gentle eyes and mild heart lies an enormous heart that only desires one thing: love. Despite the past, Clutch is a perfect and easy-to-handle dog. STORY Born in 2014 How many abuses have you suffered Clutch? What are those scars on your very thin body? This is how Clutch was when he first entered the animal shelter with his sad look, lost somewhere, in a past full of suffering. The volunteers adore you for this gentle and sweet character you have, despite everything... Clutch has recovered very well, is used to walking on a leash and has kept his gentle character. Clutch is located near Naples but for a safe adoption we take him anywhere, vaccinated microchipped, spayed/neutered, after careful pre-adoption placement evaluation, sign adoption form with adopter documents and post-adoption placement checks.

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Clutch è un vero tesoro. Clutch non è il solito cane. Porta i segni di un passato difficile, sia sul corpo che nell'anima. Ma dietro quegli occhi dolci e quell'animo mite si nasconde un cuore immenso che desidera solo una cosa: amore. Nonostante il passato, Clutch è un cane perfetto e facile da gestire. STORIA Nato nel 2014 Quanti maltrattamenti hai subito Clutch? cosa sono quelle cicatrici sul tuo corpo magrissimo? Così era Clutch appena entrato al Rifugio con il suo sguardo triste, perso chissà dove, in passato fatto di sofferenza. I volontari ti adorano per questo carattere mite e dolce che hai, nonostante tutto... Clutch si é ripreso alla grande, è abituato alle passeggiate al guinzaglio ed ha conservato il suo carattere mite. Clutch si trova vicino Napoli ma per un'adozione sicura lo portiamo ovunque, vaccinato microchippato, sterilizzato, dopo attenta valutazione pre affido, firma modulo adozione con documenti adottante e controlli post affido.

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Rifugio San Francesco

Living with Clutch

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Clutch

What life with Clutch looks like

Clutch is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio San Francesco 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 Clutch, answered.

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