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MIGUEL

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 13 years

Born in 2013, Miguel arrived at the shelter in 2015 after wandering the nearby countryside, thin and abandoned. Despite his difficult start, he has always been lively and affectionate, seeking food and warmth. He is a curious spirit: he goes up and down from his bed to watch the outside world with great interest, still running like a young dog. Miguel loves receiving attention and focuses on the games offered to him, but he suffers greatly from being shut in, longing for human companionship and the care he never fully knew. Over the years, he has watched many other dogs be adopted, patiently waiting his turn... and he has waited... and waited... and waited... It has been 9 years, and he is now an elderly dog, still overlooked by potential adopters. He needs a devoted person who will give him the love and attention he has always deserved.

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Nato nel 2013, Miguel è arrivato al rifugio nel 2015 dopo aver vagato nelle campagne vicine, magro e abbandonato. Nonostante il suo inizio difficile, è sempre stato vivace e affettuoso, in cerca di cibo e calore. È uno spirito curioso, sale e scende dalla sua cuccia per osservare il mondo esterno con grande interesse, correndo ancora come un giovane cane. Miguel ama ricevere attenzioni e si concentra sui giochi che gli vengono proposti, ma soffre molto a stare chiuso, desiderando compagnia umana e le cure che non ha mai pienamente conosciuto. Negli anni, ha visto molti altri cani essere adottati, aspettando pazientemente il suo turno... e ha aspettato... e aspettato... e aspettato...Sono passati 9 anni è ora diventato un cane anziano, ancora ignorato dai potenziali adottanti.Ha bisogno di una persona devota che gli offra l’amore e le attenzioni che ha sempre meritato.

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Age

Senior · 13 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Rifugio Fata

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About MIGUEL

What life with MIGUEL looks like

MIGUEL is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Fata 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 MIGUEL, answered.

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