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Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 6 months

Kathy is a sweet, medium-sized dog weighing around 15 kg. She was very shy as a puppy and didn't let anyone get close to her. Now about seven years old, Kathy has developed a cheerful personality. Over time, she has come to enjoy being petted by the volunteers and loves cuddles from people she knows. She goes for walks on a leash with a harness in the countryside near the shelter but is not familiar with city life. If she were to stay in a foster home, she would likely learn to overcome her fears. Kathy lives with Max, who is much larger than she is, but they have respected each other for years.

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KATHY Per contattarci manda un messagio 🇮🇹​ ​Kathy è una simpatica taglia media contenuta. Circa 15 kg era tanto timida da cucciola e non si faceva avvicinare. Avrà sette anni sicuramente. Kathy ha un carattere allegro, col tempo ha accettato le coccole dalle volontarie e ama farsi accarezzare da chi conosce. Esce in pettorina al guinzaglio nelle campagne vicine al rifugio. Non conosce la città. Se venisse ospitata in stallo imparerebbe a superare le paure . Vive con max che è tanto più grande di lei. Ma si rispettano da anni. 🇬🇧​Kathy is a sweet, medium-sized dog weighing around 15 kg. She was very shy as a puppy and didn’t let anyone get close to her. Now about seven years old, Kathy has developed a cheerful personality. Over time, she has come to enjoy being petted by the volunteers and loves cuddles from people she knows. She goes for walks on a leash with a harness in the countryside near the shelter but is not familiar with city life. If she were to stay in a foster home, she would likely learn to overcome her fears. Kathy lives with Max, who is much larger than she is, but they have respected each other for years.

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Fata
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing KATHY home

What you'll need for KATHY in week one.

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  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 KATHY

What life with KATHY looks like

KATHY is a medium-sized 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting KATHY, answered.

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