How do I contact the shelter about Orion?

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 Orion on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Orion 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 Orion 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 Orion 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 Orion 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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Orion

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

ORION is a dog who loves life, even though life means just a short walk a week. He enjoys that moment with all his heart. His spirit is young and cheerful, his eyes smile, and therefore LET'S SHARE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ORION AND HIS DESIRE FOR LIFE. Story Born on 11/15/2015 Wonderful large dog, kind and gentle, he was at the animal shelter since January 2020. Then he was adopted after a few months by a person who in mid-March 2023 came to the animal shelter saying they no longer wanted him and that they would leave him anywhere if we didn't take him back. We volunteers all love him very much but we would like him to find a loving family that will follow him and give him back the security of home that he lost suddenly. Orion is in the province of Caserta and will be placed, vaccinated, microchipped, spayed/neutered, wherever there is love for him, after careful pre-adoption placement at the applicant's residence.

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ORION un cane che ama la vita, anche se vita significa solo una breve passeggiata a settimana. Lui si gode quel momento con tutto se stesso. Il suo animo è giovane, allegro, i suoi occhi sorridono e quindi CONDIVIDIAMO IL PIÙ POSSIBILE ORION ED IL SUO DESIDERIO DI VITA Storia Nato il 15/11/2015 Meraviglioso cagnolone buono e tenero, è un cane che era al rifugio dal gennaio 2020. Poi fu adottato dopo qualche mese da una persona che a metà marzo 2023 si presenta al rifugio dicendo di non volerlo più e che lo avrebbe lasciato ovunque se noi non l'avessimo preso di nuovo con noi. Noi volontari gli vogliamo tutti tanto bene ma vorremmo che trovasse una famiglia amorevole che lo segua e gli restituisca la sicurezza della casa che ha perduto all'improvviso. Orion si trova in prov. di Caserta e verrà affidato, vaccinato microchippato sterilizzato, ovunque ci sia amore per lui, dopo attento pre-affido presso l'abitazione del richiedente.

Size

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Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Rifugio San Francesco

Living with Orion

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Orion

What life with Orion looks like

Orion is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio San Francesco 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 Orion, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Orion?: 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 Orion on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Orion 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 Orion 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 Orion 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 Orion 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.