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Adopt Rebecca

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 18 years

Rebecca arrived at the animal shelter in the distant 2009, only 1 year old or a little less, together with her sister Amber. The oldest at the animal shelter and the small female dog that has been with us the longest. Throughout all this time spent at the animal shelter, she has never been adopted because she has always had a bit of fear of people. To date, she willingly accepts caresses and tasty treats from people she knows. She is well adjusted to life at the animal shelter and gets along with males and females. For her, we are looking for a thoughtful and heartfelt adoption. She is located in the province of Caserta.

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Rebecca arrivò al rifugio nel lontano 2009, a solo 1 anno o poco meno, insieme alla sorellina Amber. La più anziana del rifugio e la cagnolina che sta da più anni con noi. In tutto questo tempo trascorso in rifugio non è mai stata adottata perché ha sempre avuto un pò di timore delle persone. Ad oggi, dalle persone che conosce accetta ben volentieri carezze e premi appetitosi. È ben ambienta alla vita in rifugio e va d'accordo con maschi e femmine. Per lei cerchiamo un'adozione consapevole e del cuore. Si trova in provincia di Caserta. È vaccinata, chippata e sterilizzata

Size
Age
Senior · 18 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio San Francesco
Living with Rebecca
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Rebecca home

What you'll need for Rebecca in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Rebecca

What life with Rebecca looks like

Rebecca 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 Rebecca, answered.

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