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Matilia

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

A Strong Heart Seeks a Home: Adopt Matilia! Matilia is a magnificent Presa Canario cross, born in February 2021. Matilia is a powerful and extraordinarily beautiful and strong female, found wandering in the countryside and brought to the animal shelter. Matilia is vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed, ready to start a new chapter with the right family. But take note: Matilia is not a dog for everyone. It is a breed that requires deep knowledge, dedication, and responsible management. We are looking for someone who has experience with powerful dogs and is willing to provide the guidance she needs. If you are a person with experience and knowledge of the breed and are ready to give Matilia the love and commitment she deserves, don't hesitate! Come meet Matilia! You will be able to discover her personality in person and be won over by her presence.

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Un Cuore Possente Cerca Casa: Adotta Matilia! Matilia è un magnifico incrocio di Presa Canario nata a febbraio del 2021. Matilia è una femmina imponente e di straordinaria bellezza e forza, trovata vagante tra le campagne e portata al rifugio. Matilia è vaccinata, chippata e sterilizzata, pronta per iniziare un nuovo capitolo con la famiglia giusta. Ma attenzione: Matilia non è un cane per tutti. La sua è una razza che richiede una profonda conoscenza, dedizione e una gestione consapevole. Cerchiamo qualcuno che abbia esperienza con cani potenti e che sia disposto a offrirle la guida di cui ha bisogno. Se sei una persona con esperienza e conoscenza della razza e sei pronto a dare a Matilia l'amore e l'impegno che merita, non esitare! Vieni a conoscere Matilia! Potrai scoprire di persona la sua personalità e lasciarti conquistare dalla sua presenza.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio San Francesco
Living with Matilia
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Matilia home

What you'll need for Matilia 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 Matilia

What life with Matilia looks like

Matilia 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 Matilia, answered.

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