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Duncan

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Duncan, a big heart looking for a home Duncan is a magnificent Dogo Argentino born on 31/08/2017. After spending most of his life in an animal shelter, it's time to find a family that gives him the love and serenity he deserves. Despite the years spent, Duncan has incredible vitality and energy. However, there is an important aspect to consider: Duncan is deaf. This characteristic should not scare you, but requires a conscious and special adoption. A deaf dog can lead a happy and fulfilling life, but needs a person willing to dedicate patience, empathy, and to build with him a communication based on mutual trust. Anyone who decides to open their home to Duncan will discover a loyal and loving companion. We only ask for awareness and a big heart to welcome him. Duncan will be placed vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed, after careful pre and post adoption checks.

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Duncan, un cuore grande in cerca di una casa Duncan è un magnifico Dogo Argentino nato il 31/08/2017. Dopo aver trascorso gran parte della sua vita in rifugio, è arrivato il momento di trovare una famiglia che gli regali l'amore e la serenità che merita. Nonostante gli anni passati, Duncan ha una vitalità e un'energia incredibili. C'è però un aspetto importante da considerare: Duncan è sordo. Questa sua caratteristica non deve spaventare, ma richiede un'adozione consapevole e speciale. Un cane sordo può condurre una vita felice e appagante, ma ha bisogno di una persona disposta a dedicargli pazienza, empatia e a costruire con lui una comunicazione basata sulla fiducia reciproca. Chiunque deciderà di aprire la propria casa a Duncan scoprirà un compagno leale e pieno di amore. Chiediamo solo consapevolezza e un cuore grande per accoglierlo. Duncan verrà affidato vaccinato, microchippato e sterilizzato, dopo accurati controlli pre e post affido.

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio San Francesco
Living with Duncan
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Rifugio San Francesco · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Duncan home

What you'll need for Duncan 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 Duncan

What life with Duncan looks like

Duncan 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.

Italy, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Duncan, answered.

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