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GEGIA

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 6 months

Gegia is a mixed-breed Maremma dog, about ten years old, who grew up as part of a stationary flock near the shelter. From the time she was a puppy, she followed the sheep, and we would see her pass by every day. When she reached puberty, we had her spayed to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Over the years, we noticed that she seemed to be aging faster than other dogs her age. Then, last year, Gegia made the decision herself to seek our help. She began stopping at our gate after passing by with the flock, lying down as if waiting for something. She did this every day. Finally, we let her in, and it was clear how much she needed it. She spent days sleeping, eating, and simply resting. It was as though she finally felt safe enough to let go. Now, Gegia enjoys peaceful little walks and a calm, quiet life. She deserves to find a loving bond with someone who will appreciate her gentle nature. She's a bit shy, so she would do best in a countryside environment where she can feel at ease.

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GEGIA Per contattarci manda un messagio 🇮🇹​ ​Gegia è una meticcia maremmana sui dieci anni che ha fatto parte di un gregge stanziale nei pressi del rifugio. Lei seguiva le pecore fin da cucciola, la vedevamo passare ogni giorno e in età puberale la sterilizzammo per proteggerla da inutili gravidanze. Col tempo l abbiamo vista invecchiare di più rispetto a cani suoi coetanei, finché l.anno scorso è stata proprio lei a chiederci aiuto. Passava con le pecore e lei si fermava al nostro cancello e rimaneva lì sdraiata. Ogni giorno faceva così. L abbiamo fatta entrare e come se ne avesse bisogno, ha dormito per giorni. Mangiato e dormito. Ora fa le sue sgambature, pacifica. Meriterebbe un legame affettivo. È un po' timida. Più adatto per lei l.ambiente di campagna. 🇬🇧​Gegia is a mixed-breed Maremma dog, about ten years old, who grew up as part of a stationary flock near the shelter. From the time she was a puppy, she followed the sheep, and we would see her pass by every day. When she reached puberty, we had her spayed to prevent unwanted pregnancies.Over the years, we noticed that she seemed to be aging faster than other dogs her age. Then, last year, Gegia made the decision herself to seek our help. She began stopping at our gate after passing by with the flock, lying down as if waiting for something. She did this every day.Finally, we let her in, and it was clear how much she needed it. She spent days sleeping, eating, and simply resting. It was as though she finally felt safe enough to let go. Now, Gegia enjoys peaceful little walks and a calm, quiet life.She deserves to find a loving bond with someone who will appreciate her gentle nature. She’s a bit shy, so she would do best in a countryside environment where she can feel at ease.

Size
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Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Fata
Living with GEGIA
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Rifugio Fata · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing GEGIA home

What you'll need for GEGIA 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 GEGIA

What life with GEGIA looks like

GEGIA is a puppy 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 often microchipped and sterilized before leaving, but confirm with the shelter. Some public canili rifugio waive adoption fees, so ask the shelter about fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting GEGIA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about GEGIA?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Rifugio Fata handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw GEGIA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt GEGIA if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Rifugio Fata whether they will for GEGIA, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is GEGIA already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Rifugio Fata lists GEGIA as spayed. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Rifugio Fata, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if GEGIA isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Rifugio Fata about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know GEGIA 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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