How do I contact the shelter about Freddo?

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

Can I adopt Freddo 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 Freddo 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 Freddo 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 Freddo 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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Freddo

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

19-02-2015 - Freddo is one of our invisible dogs, one of those dogs that no one has ever photographed, maybe because he has always been good and no one has ever noticed him. He arrived at our animal shelter on 30/09/2010, he was three years old, so much time has passed, no one has ever noticed him. For some months a skin growth had formed under his belly, near the penis. He underwent a histology: cutaneous mastocytoma!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This morning he underwent surgery to remove the mass. The operation went well and so did the recovery. Now we are waiting for his recovery with the hope that the entire mass has been removed. This is the life of an "invisible" dog, when you are born "without a shirt" there is no hope, never will anyone notice you little Freddo. I think about many things, I think about how terrible life is in shelters, I think about those poor forgotten dogs and I think about you Freddo, I don't know what your future life will be like, I don't know if we managed to defeat that damned disease in time, what remains is very bitter in my mouth, little!!!!!! Look at his eyes, yet they were invisible to the world. Thank you to those who will help us support the medical expenses, thank you to those who will give a glance to someone who for so long has just been a number!!!!! Freddo I promise you, I will give you the visibility you have never had, in this corner of the world there will be a kind soul for you? Get well and we will do everything!!!!!!!!!!!!! Help Freddo if you can.

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19-02-2015 - Freddo è uno dei nostri cani invisibili, uno di quei cani che mai nessuno ha fotografato, forse perchè lui è sempre stato buono buono e mai nessuno si è accorto di lui. E' arrivato al nostro rifugio il 30/09/2010, aveva tre anni, ne è passato di tempo, nessuno si è accorto di lui. Da qualche mese si era formata sotto la pancia, vicino al pisellino una neoformazione cutanea. E'stato sottoposto a istologico: mastocitoma cutaneo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stamani è stato sottoposto ad intervento chirurgico per la rimozione della massa. l'intervento è andato bene e cosi' il risveglio. Ora aspettiamo la sua ripresa con la speranza che tutta la massa sia stata asportata. Questa è la vita di un cane "invisibile" , quando nasci " senza camicia" non ci sono speranze, mai nessuno si accorgerà di te piccolo Freddo. Penso a tante cose, penso a quanto sia terribile la vita nei canili, penso a quei poveri cani dimenticati e penso a te Freddo , non so come sarà la tua vita futura, non so se quel maledetto male siamo riusciti a sconfiggerlo in tempo, quello che rimane è tanto amaro in bocca, piccolo!!!!!! Guarda i suoi occhi, eppure sono stati invisibili al mondo. Grazie a chi ci aiuterà a sostenere le spese mediche, grazie a chi dedicherà uno sguardo a chi per tanto tempo è stato solo un numero!!!!! Freddo te lo prometto, ti daro' la visiilità che non hai mai avuto, in questo angolo di mondo ci sarà un' anima buona per te? Guarisci e noi ce la metteremo tutta!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aiutate Freddo se potete.

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Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇮🇹Olbia

Shelter

L.I.D.A. Olbia

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Listed 3 months ago

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About Freddo

What life with Freddo looks like

Freddo 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.

Olbia, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Freddo, answered.

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