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Maggie

Female · Young · 1 year

Maggie is one of the puppies found abandoned outside the animal shelter tied to a tree. She is an independent puppy and very attentive to her surroundings. She is sociable with people once she becomes comfortable, but in a new situation or if something worries her, she may initially prefer to observe and keep a bit of distance until she feels safe. For her, we are looking for a quiet, familiar home environment with patient people who know how to respect her pace and accompany her calmly through her journey. The coexistence with dogs and cats needs to be evaluated. Maggie is still a puppy and has her whole life ahead to have the right experiences and gain more confidence.

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Maggie fa parte dei cuccioli trovati abbandonati fuori dal rifugio legati ad un albero. È una cucciola indipendente e molto attenta a ciò che la circonda. Socievole con le persone quando prende confidenza, ma in un contesto nuovo o se qualcosa la preoccupa potrebbe inizialmente preferire osservare e tenersi un po’ a distanza, finché non si sente al sicuro. Per lei cerchiamo un contesto abitativo e familiare tranquillo, con persone pazienti che sappiano rispettare i suoi tempi e accompagnarla con serenità nel suo percorso. Da valutare la convivenza con cani e gatti. Maggie è ancora una cucciola e ha tutta la vita davanti per fare le giuste esperienze e acquisire sempre più sicurezza.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
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Shelter
L'Arca di Piera
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Cared for by L'Arca di Piera

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Maggie home

What you'll need for Maggie 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 Maggie

What life with Maggie looks like

Maggie is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at L'Arca di Piera.

An young 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 Maggie, answered.

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