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MIGUEL

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 13 years

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.

Size
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Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Fata
Living with MIGUEL
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Rifugio Fata · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing MIGUEL home

What you'll need for MIGUEL 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 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 chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

Italy, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting MIGUEL, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about MIGUEL?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this 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?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Rifugio Fata 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 MIGUEL 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 MIGUEL 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 Fata 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.
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