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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 10 years

Hello everyone! 🐾 My name is Nikita and this is my story... In 2016 I was caught by the Licata dog shelter with a severe wound on my paw. Nothing is known about my life before that day: I don't know where I was born, nor what really happened to me before arriving there. The only certainty is that since then I have lived in a dog shelter box 💔 Unfortunately, that injury was never properly treated over time and, over the years, my paw has become atrophied. But despite this, I have never stopped moving forward. I have learned to live with my limitation and to find my balance, step by step. My life, however, is not only made of a difficult past. Since I was taken care of, I have slowly begun to discover a new world: walks outside the box, cuddles, attention and care that I had never had before. Every small experience is a huge achievement for me. I am a very sweet female dog, sensitive and very grateful. I love human contact, I slowly trust and when I open my heart I become a tender and present companion. I still have a lot to learn, but I also have a lot of desire to finally live a real life next to someone who truly chooses me.

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Ciao a tutti! 🐾 Mi chiamo Nikita e questa è la mia storia… Nel 2016 sono stata accalappiata dal canile di Licata con una grave lacerazione alla zampa. Non si conosce nulla della mia vita precedente a quel giorno: non so dove sia nata, né cosa mi sia successo davvero prima di arrivare lì. L’unica certezza è che da allora vivo in un box di canile 💔 Purtroppo quella ferita non è mai stata curata nel tempo e, con gli anni, la mia zampa è diventata atrofizzata. Ma nonostante questo, io non ho mai smesso di andare avanti. Ho imparato a convivere con il mio limite e a trovare il mio equilibrio, passo dopo passo. La mia vita, però, non è fatta solo di passato difficile. Da quando sono stata presa in carico, sto lentamente iniziando a scoprire un mondo nuovo: le passeggiate fuori dal box, le coccole, le attenzioni e le cure che non ho mai avuto prima. Ogni piccola esperienza per me è una conquista enorme. Sono una cagnolina dolcissima, sensibile e molto riconoscente. Amo il contatto umano, mi fido piano piano e quando apro il cuore divento una compagna tenera e presente. Ho ancora tanto da imparare, ma ho anche tanta voglia di vivere finalmente una vita vera accanto a qualcuno che mi scelga davvero.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇮🇹Cornaredo
Shelter
Pet Rescue Italia
Living with Nikita
  • Neutered
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Bringing Nikita home

What you'll need for Nikita in week one.

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  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 Nikita

What life with Nikita looks like

Nikita is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Pet Rescue Italia in Cornaredo.

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 Nikita, answered.

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