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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

Blind – 8 years: When I arrived at the animal shelter, I was on the verge of death. I was suffering from a severe skin infection, and leishmaniasis was in an advanced stage. I also had a nasal fistula that had perforated my tissues, coming very close to my brain. I was treated, my skin and fur returned to normal, unfortunately, leishmaniasis has left me blind. Today, thanks to constant care, periodic visits, and targeted therapies, I have finally found my balance.

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Non vedente – 8 anni: Quando sono arrivato al Rifugio, ero in fin di vita. Soffrivo di una gravissima infezione della pelle, e la Leishmaniosi era in uno stadio avanzato, avevo anche un forasacco penetrato dal naso, che mi aveva perforato i tessuti arrivando molto vicino al cervello. Sono stato curato, la mia pelle e il mio pelo sono tornati come prima, purtroppo, la leishmaniosi, mi ha reso cieco. Oggi, grazie a cure costanti, visite periodiche e terapie mirate, ho finalmente trovato il mio equilibrio.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇮🇹Agrigento
Shelter
Rifugio Hope Agrigento
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Bringing Ozzy home

What you'll need for Ozzy 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 Ozzy

What life with Ozzy looks like

Ozzy is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Hope Agrigento in Agrigento.

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 Ozzy, answered.

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