How do I contact the shelter about MISSY?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Via di Fuga – Associazione Adozione Cani handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw MISSY on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt MISSY if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Via di Fuga – Associazione Adozione Cani 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 MISSY 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 MISSY 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 Via di Fuga – Associazione Adozione Cani early rather than rehoming privately; they know MISSY 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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Adopt MISSY

Female · Young · 3 years

We have our eyes on this beautiful medium-sized female dog named MISSY, who unfortunately still finds herself in Calabria. She's very skinny and needs to be taken out of there as soon as possible. She has two incredibly sweet eyes and a golden temperament. The dog shelter that is currently housing her has a thousand dogs, and none of them ever leave. MISSY is 3 years old and is a very good and sweet small female dog, a bit hesitant at first. She has no problems with children, she goes on a leash but needs a bit more practice. She has been in the dog shelter since she was 2 months old… we can't let her life pass inside that place! Of course, she doesn't know the world and it will take patience to teach her everything, but she's not a difficult small female dog. If there's love and a lot of motivation to save her and care for her, we gladly offer her for adoption. She comes with all her vaccinations, rabies, and European/Italian passport. We are looking for a quiet situation, even with one or more dogs already present in the home. She must be kept on a leash and not left free. We have videos available, for further information please contact us.

Read original (it)

Abbiamo addocchiato questa bellissima cagnolina di taglia media che purtroppo si trova ancora in Calabria. Si chiama MISSY ed è davvero molto magra, andrebbe tolta da là al più presto possibile. Ha due occhi dolcissimi ed un carattere d’oro. Il canile che la ospita ha mille cani e non escono mai. MISSY ha 3 anni ed è una cagnolina molto buona e dolce, un pò titubante inizialmente. Coi bambini non ha problemi, va al guinzaglio ma ci vuole ancora un pò di pratica. È in canile dall’età di 2 mesi… non possiamo lasciare che la sua vita trascorra là dentro! Ovviamente non conosce il Mondo e ci vorrà pazienza per insegnarle tutto, ma non è una cagnolina difficile, se c’è amore e tanta motivazione per salvarla e volerle bene, noi la diamo volentieri in adozione. Viene consegnata con i vaccini, l’antirabbica ed il passaporto Europeo/Italiano. Cerchiamo una situazione tranquilla, anche con uno o più cani già presenti in casa. Condotta al guinzaglio e da non lasciare libera. Abbiamo dei video a disposizione, per ulteriori informazioni prego contattarci. Grazie

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇨🇭Lugano (TI)

Shelter

Via di Fuga – Associazione Adozione Cani

Living with MISSY

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About MISSY

What life with MISSY looks like

MISSY is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at Via di Fuga – Associazione Adozione Cani in Lugano (TI).

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Lugano (TI), Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting MISSY, answered.

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