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Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy

Max is a puppy similar to a Labrador but has already experienced the pain of abandonment. Born in January 2026, Strappato was torn away from his mother too soon and was welcomed into a family that, unfortunately, decided they didn't want him anymore. So, one day, his life was reduced to four walls of concrete. We can't allow such a tiny puppy to grow up in a dog shelter. Max is a future medium to large size, a cloud of tenderness with a desperate need to run, play, and, most of all, to feel loved. Currently, he is in Castel Volturno, but he is ready to travel and reach you. He will be microchipped and vaccinated from Campania upwards. Let's not turn our backs on him. Help us change his fate: Max is waiting for a real forever family.

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Max è un cucciolo simil Labrador ma ha già vissuto il dolore dell'abbandono. Nato a gennaio 2026, Strappato troppo presto alla sua mamma, è stato accolto in una famiglia che, purtroppo, ha deciso di non volerlo più. Così, da un giorno all'altro, la sua vita si è ridotta a quattro mura di cemento. Non possiamo permettere che un cucciolo così piccolo cresca in un canile. Max è una futura taglia medio-grande, una nuvola di tenerezza che ha un disperato bisogno di correre, giocare e, soprattutto, di sentirsi amato. Attualmente si trova a Castel Volturno, ma è pronto a viaggiare e a raggiungerti. Verrà affidato dalla Campania in su chippato e vaccinato. Non voltiamogli le spalle. Aiutaci a cambiare il suo destino: Max aspetta solo una vera famiglia per sempre.

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio San Francesco
Living with Max
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Max home

What you'll need for Max 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 Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio San Francesco in Italy.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇮🇹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 Max, answered.

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