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Leona

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 14 years

Estimated date of birth: February 2012. Leona, together with her two sisters Kora and Spina, was "dropped off" at the Shelter when she was very small, and since then neither she nor her sisters have ever left. Leona is lively, loves running, and plays both with her kennel mate and with the volunteers. She is looking for attention precisely because she is a very curious dog who wants to get involved and be active... the kennel really feels too small for her. She is already 13 years old! Don't leave her within those four walls forever. She deserves to experience real life outside the shelter. Leona's family, come quickly; she is tired of waiting! Spina is medium/large-sized and spayed. Available for adoption in Sicily, Central and Northern Italy, with pre- and post-adoption checks, and signing of an adoption form. Also available for remote adoption.

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Data presunta di nascita: febbraio 2012 Leona, insieme alle due sorelle Kora e Spina, è stata “mollata” al Rifugio quando era piccolissima e da quel momento né lei né le sue sorelle ne sono più uscite. Leona è vivace, adora correre, giocare sia con il suo compagno di box che con i volontari. Ricerca attenzione proprio perché è un cane molto curioso che ha voglia di mettersi in gioco, fare attività… il box davvero le sta troppo stretto. Ormai ha 13 anni! Non lasciatela dentro quelle quattro mura per sempre. Merita di conoscere la vita vera fuori dal rifugio. Famiglia di Leona, fai presto ad arrivare, lei è stanca di aspettare! Spina è di taglia medio/grande, sterilizzata. Adottabile in Sicilia, Centro e Nord Italia con controlli pre e post affido, firma modulo d’adozione. Adottabile anche a distanza.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 14 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Lega del Cane Palermo

Living with Leona

✓Neutered

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About Leona

What life with Leona looks like

Leona is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Lega del Cane Palermo 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 Leona, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Leona?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Lega del Cane Palermo handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Leona on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Leona if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Lega del Cane Palermo 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 Leona 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 Leona 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 Lega del Cane Palermo early rather than rehoming privately; they know Leona 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.