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Macchia

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Hello everyone, my name is Macchia and I am a male mixed-breed dog, born on February 4, 2016. I am a large dog with a calm and gentle nature, always ready to give and receive affection. I am a real heart-stealer, when it comes to cuddles, I'm there! I also love to play and run, especially outdoors, to burn off all my energy and vitality. I'm looking for a family that will welcome me and give me the peace and love I deserve. Come meet me!

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Ciao a tutti, mi chiamo Macchia e sono un maschio meticcio, nato il 4 febbraio 2016. Sono un cagnolone dall’animo tranquillo e docile, sempre pronto a dare e ricevere affetto. Sono un vero e proprio rubacuori, quando si parla di coccole, io ci sono! Mi piace anche un sacco giocare e correre, soprattutto all’aria aperta, per sfogare tutta la mia energia e vitalità. Cerco una famiglia che mi accolga donandomi la serenità e amore che merito. Vieni a conoscermi!

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Canile di Comacchio

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Macchia

What life with Macchia looks like

Macchia is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Canile di Comacchio 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 often microchipped and sterilized before leaving, but confirm with the shelter. Some public canili rifugio waive adoption fees, so ask the shelter about fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Macchia, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Macchia?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Canile di Comacchio handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Macchia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Macchia if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Canile di Comacchio whether they will for Macchia, what they require (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 Macchia already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Macchia. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Canile di Comacchio, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Macchia isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Canile di Comacchio about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Macchia 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.