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Morgana

German Shepherd · Female · Senior · 9 years

fear and came out stronger. After the operation for the hemangiosarcoma near the vulva, her body has a scar, but her eyes shine as before, perhaps even more. She faced the pain in silence, with that simple dignity that only dogs know. Every step she takes today is a small victory, that tail wagging is a reminder of how tenacious life is. She does not know what illness is but she knows what it means to receive love and to give love. And this is enough.

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paura e ne è uscita più forte. Dopo l'operazione per l'emangiosarcoma vicino alla vulva, il suo corpo porta una cicatrice, ma i suoi occhi brillano come prima, forse di più. Ha affrontato il dolore in silenzio, con quella dignità semplice che solo i cani sanno avere. Ogni passo che fa oggi è una piccola vittoria, quella coda che scodinzola un promemoria di quanto la vita sia tenace. Non sa cosa sia la malattia ma sa cosa significa l'amore che gli viene donato e quello che dona. E questo basta.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Il Rifugio del Cane

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Morgana

What life with Morgana looks like

Morgana is a large senior german shepherd dog waiting at Il Rifugio del Cane 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Morgana, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Morgana?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Il Rifugio del Cane handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Morgana on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Morgana if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Il Rifugio del Cane 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Morgana 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 Morgana 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 Il Rifugio del Cane early rather than rehoming privately; they know Morgana 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.