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Jack

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Jack, what are you thinking? I can imagine... you're thinking about your old home, about the man you thought was your dad, who never would have left you... and yet... many years have passed since he brought you to the animal shelter promising to come back soon. You've already lost hope of him returning, but we are here who care for you. I know it's not enough, you'd like a home, a family that can love you forever. You're a calm dog and suitable for everyone. We too wish a home for you, we wish that this Christmas may be the last at the animal shelter ❤️ and that the new year brings you what you desire. Jack is in the province of Caserta, is adoptable throughout Italy, will be given with microchipped, vaccinated and neutered male.

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Jack, chissà a cosa pensi! Lo posso immaginare..starai pensando alla tua vecchia casa, a quello che tu credevi il tuo papà, che mai ti avrebbe lasciato..e invece..sono passati tanti anni da quando ti portò al rifugio promettendo di venire a riprenderti presto. Ormai hai perso le speranze nel suo ritorno, ma ci siamo noi che ti vogliamo bene. Lo so che non basta, vorresti una casa, una famiglia che ti possa amare per sempre. Sei un cane tranquillo e adatto a tutti. Anche noi desideriamo una casa per te, ti auguriamo che questo Natale possa essere l'ultimo al rifugio❤️ e che l'anno nuovo ti porti quello che desideri. Jack si trova in provincia di Caserta, è adottatibile in tutta Italia, verrà affidato chippato, vaccinato e castrato.

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio San Francesco
Living with Jack
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Rifugio San Francesco · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Jack home

What you'll need for Jack 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 Jack

What life with Jack looks like

Jack 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Jack, answered.

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