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Kate

German Shepherd · Unknown

I'm Kate, a young, medium-length-haired, black-and-tan, medium-sized, mixed breed German Shepherd. I was brought to the shelter after a difficult rescue and relocation operation. I'm a mix of husky and German Shepherd, the result of a reckless breeding attempt. I was born and raised in a chaotic pack where every individual fought for survival and food, where the laws of nature prevailed, and in a situation where humans could no longer intervene. I had to dig up tree roots to eat... When I arrived at the shelter, I had no reference points, was disoriented, traumatized by the capture, and stunned by the new environment.

IT·Show original

Età Giovane Lunghezza pelo Medio Colore mantello Nero focato Sterilizzata Sì Taglia Media Razza Incrocio pastore tedesco La mia storia Ciao sono Kate, accolta in Rifugio in seguito al completamento di una difficile operazione di sequestro e di ricollocamento. Sono un incrocio husky-pastore tedesco, frutto di uno scellerato tentativo di allevamento, nata e cresciuta in un branco fuori controllo dove ogni individuo lottava per la sopravvivenza e per il cibo, dove vigevano le leggi della natura e in una situazione alla quale gli umani non avevano più la possibilità , né la volontà, di porre rimedio. Sono arrivata a strappare le radici degli alberi per nutrirmi… Quando sono stata accolta in Rifugio ero priva di ogni riferimento, disorientata, traumatizzata dalla cattura e stordita di fronte al

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio di Travacò
Living with Kate
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Rifugio di Travacò · ItalyLearn about German Shepherd →

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Bringing Kate home

What you'll need for Kate 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 Kate

What life with Kate looks like

Kate is a medium-sized adult german shepherd dog waiting at Rifugio di Travacò in Italy.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇹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 Kate, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kate?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Rifugio di Travacò handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kate on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kate if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Rifugio di Travacò 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Kate 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 Kate 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 di Travacò early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kate 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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