How do I contact the shelter about Mirtilla?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. L.I.D.A. Olbia handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mirtilla on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Mirtilla if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — L.I.D.A. Olbia 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 Mirtilla 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 Mirtilla 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 L.I.D.A. Olbia early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mirtilla 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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Mirtilla

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

06-07-2016 - Today Laura hugged Mirtilla very tightly, they said many things, Laura is leaving tomorrow, she will return to Germany. Mirtilla was able to receive a lot of affection from Laura, she is a unique, wonderful small female dog who has suffered a lot and will still have to overcome many challenges but she will make it, because this goodbye they shared today is just a farewell ... You Laura will leave a beautiful memory in us, you are wonderful and you Mirtilla, do your best, you will see what a wonderful life awaits you. Two hearts love without geographical limits, two hearts overcome every obstacle to reach the final goal!! Click on the photos to enlarge them! 05-07-2016 - The little Mirtilla is slowly coming back to life. Unfortunately, the road to recovery will be long, she will have to regain strength to face the operation to remove the large hernia she has in her abdomen. In short, our little dogs all have many health problems. Our is an animal shelter but more like a clinic, unfortunately we don't have agreements with the Asl and all the expenses we incur are borne by our association. Heartfelt thanks to those who will help this little one, she is a real jewel, very good and very affectionate. Click on the photos to enlarge them! 30-06-2016 - Mirtilla was subjected to all the tests today, she tested positive for heartworm. Now we will start the treatment and we will evaluate, as soon as her condition allows, the surgery to remove the abdominal hernia. The little one is very sweet, very weakened but we will bring her back up. Mirtilla is a small female dog who has suffered a lot and deserves the best. Heartfelt thanks to those who will help us. 29-06-2016 - She was rescued by one of our friends, she was walking in the middle of the road leading to Porto Rotondo, a real stray dog, very thin, dehydrated and with a mass under her abdomen, perhaps a hernia. Full of ticks. What sadness to stroke that skin that feels like cardboard, to look into those eyes that "speak", what sadness to see that little face that in the distance I see "him" who is currently fighting, when you arrived, he was fighting in the clinic. IN YOU I SEE HIS LOOK, IN YOU I SEE MANY THINGS, THE SUFFERING THAT THE LAST OF THE LAST ARE FORCED TO ENDURE BECAUSE OF HUMANITY. We will call you Mirtilla like the wonderful plant that brings so much honor to Sardinia, a wonderful land but arid in terms of love for animals. Tomorrow she will undergo all the tests and then we will inform you. Now rest little one and no longer be afraid, we will take care of you, you will become strong again and we promise you that you will not become invisible, we owe it to him who will protect you from above. Thanks to those who will help us with their care, thank you and if you look into her eyes you will understand.

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06-07-2016 - Oggi Laura ha stretto forte forte Mirtilla, si sono dette tante cose, Laura domani parte, tornerà in Germania. Mirtilla ha potuto ricevere tanto affetto da Laura, lei è una cagnolina unica, meravigliosa che ha sofferto tantissimo ed ancora dovrà superare tante sfide ma ce l'ha farà, perchè questo saluto che oggi si sono fatte è solo un arrivederci ... Tu Laura lascerai un bellissimo ricordo in noi, sei meravigliosa e tu Mirtilla, metticela tutta che vedrai che vita stupenda ti aspetta. Due cuori si amano senza limiti geografici, due cuori superano ogni ostacolo per raggiungere la meta finale!! Clicca sulle foto per ingrandirle! 05-07-2016 - La piccola Mirtilla piano piano sta tornando a rifiorire. Purtroppo la strada per la ripresa sarà lunga, dovrà rimettersi per affrontare l'intervento di asportazione della grossa ernia che ha nell'addome. Insomma, i nostri cagnetti hanno tutti tanti problemi sanitari. Il nostro è un rifugio ma più che un rifugio sembra una clinica, peccato però che noi non abbiamo convenzioni con la Asl e tutte le spese che sosteniamo sono a carico della nostra associazione. Grazie di cuore a chi aiuterà questa piccolina, è un vero gioiellino, buonissima e molto affettuosa. Clicca sulle foto per ingrandirle! 30-06-2016 - Mirtilla oggi è stata sottoposta a tutte le analisi, è risultata positiva alla filaria. Ora inizieremo la cura e valuteremo, non appena le sue condizioni lo permetteranno, l'intervento per l'asportazione dell'ernia addominale. La piccola è molto dolce, molto debilitata ma la tireremo su. Mirtilla è una cagnolina che ha sofferto tantissimo e merita il meglio. Grazie di cuore a chi ci aiuterà. 29-06-2016 - E' stata soccorsa da un nostro amico, camminava in mezzo alla strada che porta a Porto Rotondo, una randagina doc, magra da far paura, disidratata e con una massa sotto l'addome, forse un ernia. Piena di zecche. Che tristezza accarezzare quella pelle che sembra di cartone, guardare quegli occhi che "parlano", che tristezza guardare quel visino che in lontananza vedo "lui" che in questo momento lotta, quando sei arrivata tu, lui lottava in clinica. IN TE VEDO IL SUO SGUARDO, IN TE VEDO TANTE COSE, LA SOFFERENZA CHE GLI ULTIMI DEGLI ULTIMI SONO COSTRETTI A SUBIRE PER COLPA DELL'UOMO. Ti chiameremo Mirtilla come la meravigliosa pianta che tanto onore fa alla Sardegna, terra stupenda ma arida per l'amore verso gli animali. Domani sarà sottoposta a tutte le analisi e poi vi relazioneremo. Ora dormi piccina e non aver più paura, ti cureremo, tornerai forte e te lo promettiamo che TU non diventerai un invisibile, lo dobbiamo a lui che da lassù ti proteggerà. Grazie a chi ci aiuterà con le sue cure, grazie e se guarderete i suoi occhi capirete.

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇮🇹Olbia

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L.I.D.A. Olbia

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About Mirtilla

What life with Mirtilla looks like

Mirtilla is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at L.I.D.A. Olbia in Olbia.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mirtilla, answered.

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