How do I contact the shelter about Contessa?

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

Can I adopt Contessa if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — L.I.D.A. Olbia 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 Contessa 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 Contessa 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 L.I.D.A. Olbia early rather than rehoming privately; they know Contessa 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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Contessa

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

07-19-2016 - Contessa is recovering well and the wounds are healing. She is a special small female dog, very good and in great need of love, the best care there is! Contessa needs a home, we are looking for a nice adoption for her, will you help? Click on the photos to enlarge them! 07-13-2016 - She was found like this, a chain embedded in the flesh around her neck and full of ticks, she must have had thousands on her body. She is a magnificent German shepherd, suddenly appeared in a country house on the outskirts of Olbia, surely escaped from her attacker. Contessa, this is how we named her, is very sweet, despite the huge suffering she endured. She looks at you with those big eyes, almost begging for your help. She was reported by a tourist who contacted us, she had been desperately searching for help for days. Have mercy on these creatures, if you do not show it towards the weak, you cannot have it for anything else in creation, men included. The world is reacting to so much indifference, there are still people who know how to love and do not stop in front of this horror. Contessa is at our animal shelter, protected, she does not have a chip. She was sedated for the removal of the collar embedded in her neck. Here is our wonderful little girl with her new white scarf, as white as her, a superior being, who still has the strength to believe in humans. Thanks to those who support us, we can help these creatures abandoned by many. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to those who will help Contessa, together we must bring back the smile in her eyes.

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19-07-2016 -Contessa si sta riprendendo bene e le ferite si stanno rimarginando. E' una cagnolina speciale, è molto buona e ha tanto bisogno di amore, la miglior cura che c'è! Contessa ha bisogno di una casa, cerchiamo per lei una bella adozione, ci aiutate? Clicca sulle foto per ingrandirle! 13-07-2016 - E’ stata trovata così, una catena conficcata nella carne tutto intorno al collo e piena piena di zecche, ne avrà mille sul corpo. E’ un magnifico esemplare di pastore tedesco, apparsa all'improvviso in una casa di campagna alla periferia di Olbia, sicuramente scappata dal suo carnefice. Contessa, così l’abbiamo chiamata, è dolcissima, nonostante le enormi sofferenze patite. Lei è li ti guarda con quei suoi occhioni, quasi ad implorare il tuo aiuto. Ci è stata segnalata da una turista che ci ha contattati, era da giorni che girava alla disperata ricerca di aiuto. Abbiate pietà per queste creature, se non la si dimostra verso i deboli non la si può avere nemmeno per tutto il resto del creato, uomini compresi. Il mondo sta reagendo a tanta indifferenza, esistono ancora persone che sanno amare e non si fermano di fronte a questo orrore. Contessa è al nostro rifugio, protetta, non ha chip. E' stata sottoposta a sedazione per l’asportazione del collare conficcato nel collo. Eccola la nostra meravigliosa bimba con il suo nuovo foulard bianco, candido come lei, un essere superiore, che ha ancora la forza di credere nell’uomo. Grazie a chi ci sostiene noi possiamo aiutare queste creature scacciate da molti. Grazie con tutto il cuore a chi aiuterà Contessa, tutti insieme dobbiamo far tornare il sorriso nei suoi occhi.

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇮🇹Olbia

Shelter

L.I.D.A. Olbia

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About Contessa

What life with Contessa looks like

Contessa is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at L.I.D.A. Olbia in Olbia.

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 Contessa, answered.

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