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Meringa

Unknown · Senior · 10 years

Today we present you Meringa, a property surrender that just entered our dog shelter. Meringa is a beautiful Swiss shepherd mix, with a collaborative and very communicative character. She is a dog full of potential, and we are sure she will win the heart of whoever wants to give her a second chance. Our trainers are getting to know her better to provide you with all the useful information about her character and her needs. Stay tuned to learn more about this wonder! In the meantime, share her post and help us find her new family. 🐾 MERINGA – dog shelter in Calderara di Reno (BO) DATE OF BIRTH: 15/11/2016 GENDER: FEMALE SPAYED SIZE: MEDIUM BREED: mixed-breed dog 📍 available for adoption in Bologna, province and Emilia Romagna. Requests outside the region are also considered, provided they are willing to go through a getting-to-know-you process at the dog shelter.

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Oggi vi presentiamo Meringa, una rinuncia di proprietà che è appena entrata nel nostro canile. Meringa è un bellissimo mix pastore svizzero, dal carattere collaborativo e molto comunicativo. È un cane pieno di potenziale, e siamo certi che saprà conquistare il cuore di chi vorrà darle una seconda possibilità. I nostri educatori stanno imparando a conoscerla meglio per offrirvi tutte le informazioni utili sul suo carattere e sulle sue esigenze. Restate sintonizzati per saperne di più su questa meraviglia! Nel frattempo, condividete il suo post e aiutateci a trovare la sua nuova famiglia. 🐾 MERINGA – Canile a Calderara di Reno (BO) DATA DI NASCITA: 15/11/2016 SESSO: FEMMINA STERILIZZATA TAGLIA: MEDIA RAZZA: METICCIO 📍 Adottabile a Bologna, provincia e in Emilia Romagna. Si valutano anche richieste fuori regione SOLO se disposti a fare un percorso di conoscenza in canile.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇮🇹Bologna
Shelter
Fuori Le Zampe ODV
Living with Meringa
  • Neutered
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Cared for by Fuori Le Zampe ODV · Bologna

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Meringa home

What you'll need for Meringa in week one.

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  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 Meringa

What life with Meringa looks like

Meringa is a senior dog waiting at Fuori Le Zampe ODV in Bologna.

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.

Bologna, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Meringa, answered.

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