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Diego

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

I am still here to tell you about myself...My name is Diego and I don't know how to explain it, but sometimes life scares me and other times it moves me so much that I want to throw all the energy I have in my heart to not let it slip away. I have had few experiences, but I am an intelligent dog, I am able to learn quickly. I have learned to face the challenges life presents me, having full confidence in myself. I have learned that self-control can help me move forward in life, to grow emotionally and finally get out of this cage. I DESIRE TO LIVE INTENSELY. I just need someone who wants to take my hand and guide me through this adventure. It's not impossible, I believe in it and I will wait confidently. I am grateful every day for what I have and I believe that every challenge represents an opportunity in life. I am 3 years old, vaccinated, microchipped and spayed, my adoption is preferred in the area.

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Sono ancora qua per raccontarvi di me...Mi chiamo Diego e non so come spiegarlo ma a me la vita a volte fa paura e a volte mi emoziona a tal punto che vorrei buttarmi con tutta l'energia che ho nel cuore per non farmela sfuggire. Ho fatto poche esperienze ma sono un cane intelligente, sono in grado di apprendere rapidamente. Ho imparato ad affrontare le sfide che la vita mi presenta avendo piena fiducia in me stesso, ho imparato che l'autocontrollo può aiutarmi ad andare avanti nella vita, a crescere emotivamente per uscire da questa gabbia per sempre. IO DESIDERO VIVERE INTENSAMENTE. Ho bisogno solo di qualcuno che voglia prendermi per mano e guidarmi in questa avventura. Non è impossibile,io ci credo e aspetterò fiducioso. Sono grato ogni giorno per quello che ho e credo che ogni sfida rappresenti un'opportunità di vita. Ho 3 anni, sono vaccinato, chippato e sterilizzato, la mia adozione è preferibile in zona.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio San Francesco
Living with Diego
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Diego home

What you'll need for Diego 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 Diego

What life with Diego looks like

Diego is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio San Francesco in Italy.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇹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 Diego, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Diego?
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 Diego on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego 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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