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Adopt Lula

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 11 years

small female dog very shy, we are working with her so she can gain confidence and find a family.

Read original (it)

Cagnolina molto timida, stiamo lavorando con lei perchè possa acquistare fiducia e possa trovare una famiglia.

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio del Cane di Ponte Ronca
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lula home

What you'll need for Lula 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 Lula

What life with Lula looks like

Lula is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio del Cane di Ponte Ronca 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 Lula, answered.

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