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FORTUNATO

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Fortunato è stato trovato sul ciglio della strada a soli due mesi, probabilmente investito da un’auto o abbandonato da un veicolo in movimento. Dopo aver subito un intervento chirurgico, ha iniziato a guarire.Tuttavia, come ogni cucciolo curioso della sua età, ha provato a giocare e camminare di nuovo troppo presto, fratturandosi la tibia. Ha dovuto affrontare una seconda operazione, e ora si sta riprendendo velocemente.Speriamo che Fortunato possa essere all’altezza del suo nome e trovare una famiglia che lo adotti. Nel frattempo, cerchiamo sponsor a distanza che possano aiutarci a coprire i costi delle sue cure mediche. Fortunato è un cucciolo adorabile che ha già affrontato tanto per essere così giovane. Merita davvero una casa piena di amore e cura.

Size
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Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Fata
Cared for by Rifugio Fata · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing FORTUNATO home

What you'll need for FORTUNATO 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 FORTUNATO

What life with FORTUNATO looks like

FORTUNATO is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Fata in Italy.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇮🇹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 FORTUNATO, answered.

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