How do I contact the shelter about Leo?

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 Leo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Leo 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 Leo 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 Leo 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 Leo 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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Leo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Leo is a wonderful dog who is desperately looking for a family! This wonderful Pitbull has a sweet soul and a big heart, but his joy fades as soon as he steps into the animal shelter's kennel. He loves going for walks and has a lot of fun chasing the ball. Seeing his eyes light up while playing is a real spectacle, but unfortunately, sadness overtakes him when he returns to his cage. His story: Leo was left at the animal shelter in February 2023 and has been waiting for a second chance, one that he may have never had. If you came to meet him, you would immediately understand the wonder of this dog. Just a walk, a caress and Leo becomes your best friend right away. He just needs to feel the love and respect that have been denied to him. Temperament and compatibility: Leo has not been tested with other dogs, but he doesn't seem particularly interested in them when he meets them on the street. His greatest desire is a family that will welcome him and give him all the affection he deserves. Where he is and how to adopt him: Leo is located in the province of Caserta and will be given out vaccinated, spayed/neutered and microchipped. A careful pre-adoption placement will be carried out at the applicants' home. No "just yard": Leo needs to be an integral part of a family, to receive love and share spaces and affections. Don't leave him alone anymore!

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Leo è un cane meraviglioso che cerca disperatamente una famiglia! Questo splendido Pitbull ha un'anima dolce e un cuore enorme, ma la sua gioia si spegne non appena varca la soglia del box del rifugio. Ama le passeggiate all'aria aperta e si diverte un mondo a rincorrere la pallina. Vedere i suoi occhi illuminarsi mentre gioca è un vero spettacolo, ma purtroppo la tristezza lo assale quando torna alla sua gabbia. La sua storia: Leo è stato lasciato al rifugio nel febbraio 2023 e da allora aspetta una seconda possibilità, quella che forse non ha mai avuto. Se veniste a conoscerlo, capireste subito la meraviglia di cane che è. Basta una passeggiata, una carezza e Leo diventa immediatamente il tuo migliore amico. Ha solo bisogno di sentire quell'amore e quel rispetto che gli sono stati negati. Carattere e compatibilità: Leo non è stato testato con altri cani, ma non sembra particolarmente interessato a loro quando li incontra per strada. Il suo desiderio più grande è una famiglia che lo accolga e gli dia tutto l'affetto che merita. Dove si trova e come adottarlo: Leo si trova in provincia di Caserta e verrà affidato vaccinato, sterilizzato e microchippato. Sarà effettuato un attento pre-affido presso la casa dei richiedenti. Niente "solo giardino": Leo ha bisogno di essere parte integrante di una famiglia, di ricevere amore e di condividere spazi e affetti. Non lasciamolo più solo!

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Rifugio San Francesco

Living with Leo

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✕Good with dogs

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About Leo

What life with Leo looks like

Leo is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio San Francesco 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Leo, answered.

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