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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 10 years

Lady a half-breed shepherdess, was discovered living in miserable conditions, chained in the countryside. She had a major tumor, weighing about 4 kg, between her hind legs. Fortunately, she was taken to a shelter, where she received the necessary surgery and treatment.Today, at about 10 years old, Lady enjoys a peaceful life. She is very sociable with people and has a lively spirit, although she tends to be a bit reserved with other dogs. It would be wonderful to find her a loving family with a garden, where she can receive lots of cuddles and affection at this stage of her life. Lady still has so much vitality and love to give.

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LADY Per contattarci manda un messagio 🇮🇹​ Lady una pastorella meticcia, è stata scoperta mentre viveva in condizioni miserabili, incatenata in campagna. Aveva un tumore importante, del peso di circa 4 kg, tra le zampe posteriori. Fortunatamente è stata portata in un rifugio, dove ha ricevuto l'intervento chirurgico e le cure necessarie.Oggi, a circa 10 anni, Lady gode di una vita serena. È molto socievole con le persone e ha uno spirito vivace, anche se tende a essere un po' riservata con gli altri cani. Sarebbe meraviglioso trovarle una famiglia amorevole con un giardino, dove possa ricevere tante coccole e affetto in questa fase della sua vita. Lady ha ancora tanta vitalità e amore da dare. 🇬🇧​ Lady a half-breed shepherdess, was discovered living in miserable conditions, chained in the countryside. She had a major tumor, weighing about 4 kg, between her hind legs. Fortunately, she was taken to a shelter, where she received the necessary surgery and treatment.Today, at about 10 years old, Lady enjoys a peaceful life. She is very sociable with people and has a lively spirit, although she tends to be a bit reserved with other dogs. It would be wonderful to find her a loving family with a garden, where she can receive lots of cuddles and affection at this stage of her life. Lady still has so much vitality and love to give.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Fata
Living with LADY
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Bringing LADY home

What you'll need for LADY 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 LADY

What life with LADY looks like

LADY is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Fata 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 LADY, answered.

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