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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Regina is one of the three 4-year-old Abruzzo herder sisters, snared during the Giro d'Italia in Abruzzo. Her story is that of a free life, shattered by a destiny that brought her to the animal shelter, far from the wild landscapes where she had learned to live. Regina is the natural leader of the trio. Her gaze is resolute, her presence strong and reassuring. She is the first to protect the group, but she does so with discretion and without overstepping. However, like her sisters, Regina carries a natural wariness towards strangers, a barrier that requires time and patience to break down. Regina is seeking a conscious home, ready to build a relationship of trust with her through a path of understanding under the guidance of our instructors. Her strength and wisdom are precious qualities, but they need to be understood and respected. Regina is also available for a distance adoption to ensure she receives everything she needs while waiting for a family that can see beyond her initial wariness. Tora, Regina, and Fiamma are not just three sisters, but three souls bound by a shared history and a deep bond. Each of them seeks a chance, whether through a distance adoption or, one day, in a family that can welcome them with love and awareness. Supporting them means believing in a better future for those who, from freedom, have passed to the animal shelter, without ever losing their dignity. Give a home and a second chance to a heart full of love that is waiting only for you!

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Regina è una delle tre sorelle pastore abruzzesi di 4 anni, accalappiate durante il Giro d’Italia in Abruzzo. La sua storia è quella di una vita libera, spezzata da un destino che l’ha portata nel rifugio, lontana dai paesaggi selvaggi dove aveva imparato a vivere. Regina è la leader naturale del trio. Il suo sguardo è deciso, la sua presenza forte e rassicurante. È la prima a proteggere il gruppo, ma lo fa con discrezione e senza prevaricare. Tuttavia, come le sue sorelle, Regina porta con sé una naturale diffidenza verso gli estranei, una barriera che richiede tempo e pazienza per essere abbattuta. Regina sta cercando una casa consapevole, pronta a costruire con lei un rapporto di fiducia attraverso un percorso di conoscenza seguito dai nostri istruttori. La sua forza e saggezza sono qualità preziose, ma hanno bisogno di essere comprese e rispettate. Anche Regina è disponibile per un’adozione a distanza, per garantirle tutto ciò di cui ha bisogno mentre attende una famiglia che sappia vedere oltre la sua diffidenza iniziale. Tora, Regina e Fiamma non sono solo tre sorelle, ma tre anime legate da una storia comune e da un legame profondo. Ognuna di loro cerca una possibilità, sia attraverso un’adozione a distanza che, un giorno, in una famiglia che sappia accoglierle con amore e consapevolezza. Sostenerle significa credere in un futuro migliore per chi, dalla libertà, è passato al rifugio, senza mai perdere la propria dignità. Regala una casa e una seconda possibilità a un cuore pieno d’amore che aspetta solo te!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇮🇹Alba Adriatica TE
Shelter
Associazione Cani Liberi - Rifugio Canalba
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Cared for by Associazione Cani Liberi - Rifugio Canalba · Alba Adriatica TELearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Regina home

What you'll need for Regina 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 Regina

What life with Regina looks like

Regina is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Associazione Cani Liberi - Rifugio Canalba in Alba Adriatica TE.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Alba Adriatica TE, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Regina, answered.

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