How do I contact the shelter about Esme?

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 Esme on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Esme 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 Esme 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 Esme 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 Esme 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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Esme

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

09-11-2017 - Meanwhile, the days pass, she is gradually regaining strength and soon we will take her to the clinic for X-rays. Thank you all for the many messages that the little one is receiving. As soon as we have news, it will be our duty to update you. 03-11-2017 - The little one is eating and growing in anticipation of being subjected to diagnostic tests. She is small and frail; we must get her back to health before anything else. Esme is good, she allows everything to be done to her and never complains, despite her terrible condition. Click on the photos to enlarge them! 31-10-2017 - The little one has serious problems with her hind limb, her little leg is out of place, undoubtedly due to a trauma. She is very sweet, a real doll. Same look, same position, same story. We will do everything to care for her. At the moment we cannot do an X-ray because this must be done under sedation, we will wait a few days so that she can recover a bit. Thank you to those who will help us with Esme. Click on the photos to enlarge them! 30-10-2017 - When I took her in my arms it seemed like I was holding Esmeralda. Same as her, small as her, malformed as Esmeralda... I cannot explain what I felt, an indescribable sensation. It seems as if something had squeezed her pelvis, separating the bones and deforming her. That swollen belly just like she had. She was found abandoned in the middle of nowhere in the countryside, it was a chance but now the little one is with us. We will present her better tomorrow. She is a little heart and we already know that we have a long way to go to reach the goal. We called her Esme.

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09-11-2017 - Intanto i giorni passano, lei piano piano si mette in forze e presto la porteremo in clinica per le lastre. Grazie a tutti per i tanti messaggi che la piccola sta ricevendo. Appena avremo novità sarà nostra cura aggiornarvi. 03-11-2017 - La piccolina mangia e cresce in attesa di poter essere sottoposta agli esami diagnostici. E' piccina e gracile, dobbiamo rimetterla in sesto prima di qualsiasi altra cosa. Esme è brava, si fa fare tutto e non si lamenta mai, nonostante le sue terribili condizioni. Clicca sulle foto per ingrandirle! 31-10-2017 - La piccolina ha gravi problemi all'arto posteriore, la zampetta è fuori dalla sua sede, sicuramente dovuto ad un trauma. E' dolcissima, una vera bambolina. Stesso sguardo, stessa posizione, stessa storia. Faremo di tutto per curarla. Al momento non possiamo fare una radiografia in quanto quest'ultima deve essere fatta in sedazione, aspetteremo qualche giorno affinché possa riprendersi un po'. Grazie a chi ci aiuterà per Esme. Clicca sulle foto per ingrandirle! 30-10-2017 - Quando l'ho presa fra le braccia mi è sembrato di stringere Esmeralda. Uguale a lei, piccola come lei, malformata come Esmeralda ... non riesco a spiegare cosa ho provato, una sensazione indescrivibile. Sembra che qualcosa le abbia stretto il bacino, staccando le ossa e deformandola. Quella pancina gonfia proprio come aveva lei. E' stata trovata abbandonata in mezzo al nulla in campagna, è stato un caso ma ora la piccola è da noi. Ve la presenteremo meglio domani. E' un piccolo cuoricino e sappiamo già che avremo tanta strada da fare per raggiungere il traguardo. L'abbiamo chiamata Esme.

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇮🇹Olbia

Shelter

L.I.D.A. Olbia

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About Esme

What life with Esme looks like

Esme 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 Esme, answered.

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