How do I contact the shelter about Nebula?

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

Can I adopt Nebula if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Rifugio San Francesco 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 Nebula 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 Nebula 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 San Francesco early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nebula 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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Nebula

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

✨ Look at how sweet Nebula is! Up until now, no one has ever noticed her. Yet she is a wonderful small female dog: very gentle, friendly and one of a kind. That beautiful tiger-like coat makes her even more beautiful and special. ❤️ Her story Nebula was born in February 2019. "Dear Nebula, how far you have come since that May 28th when I struggled to rescue you from under a car. On that day, you must have thought the world ended. Instead, you learned to trust humans, although the outside world still scares you a little. You gained weight after weight and that's how you became a wonderful small female dog. But meanwhile, no one has chosen you. No one wanted to take you out of your box." Nebula is now 6 years old and it's time to find her a home. ✨ Don't let her grow up any longer in an animal shelter. 🐶 Characteristics She is a medium sized plump dog (28 kg), used to a leash and some basic commands. She gets along with her peers, but still has a bit of fear towards strangers and loud noises. However, she is ready for a responsible adoption in a quiet environment. It takes a while to gain her trust, but once achieved, she reveals an amazing sweetness. 🌱 She will surely make you smile every day. She is located at animal shelter San Francesco, near Naples, but is available for adoption throughout Italy. Don't be afraid to separate her from her sister: they already live in different boxes! She will be handed over vaccinated, microchipped and spayed, only after pre-adoption placement check.

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✨ Guardate che tenera è Nebula! Fino ad oggi nessuno l’ha mai notata. Eppure è una cagnolina fantastica: dolcissima, simpatica e unica nel suo genere. Quel bellissimo manto tigrato la rende ancora più bella e speciale. ❤️ La sua storia Nebula è nata a febbraio 2019. “Cara Nebula, quanta strada hai fatto da quel 28 maggio in cui ti recuperai a fatica da sotto un’auto. Quel giorno avrai pensato che il mondo finisse. Invece, hai imparato a fidarti degli umani, anche se il mondo esterno fa ancora un po’ paura. Hai preso chili su chili ed è così che sei diventata una meravigliosa cagnolina. Ma, nel frattempo, nessuno ti ha scelto. Nessuno ha voluto tirarti fuori dal tuo box.” Nebula ha 6 anni ormai ed è ora che trovi una casa. ✨ Non lasciate che cresca ancora in rifugio. 🐶 Caratteristiche È una taglia media cicciottella (28 kg), abituata al guinzaglio e a qualche comando di base. Va d’accordo con i suoi simili, ma ha ancora un po’ di timore verso gli estranei e i rumori forti. Tuttavia, è pronta per un’adozione consapevole in un contesto tranquillo. Ci vuole un po’ per conquistare la sua fiducia, ma una volta ottenuta si rivela di una dolcezza disarmante. 🌱 Non mancherà di farvi sorridere ogni giorno. Si trova al Rifugio San Francesco, vicino Napoli, ma è adottabile in tutta Italia. Non abbiate paura di separarla dalla sorella: vivono già in box diversi! Sarà ceduta vaccinata, chippata e sterilizzata, solo dopo controllo pre-affido.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Rifugio San Francesco

Living with Nebula

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

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About Nebula

What life with Nebula looks like

Nebula is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio San Francesco in Italy.

An 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 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 Nebula, answered.

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