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Ricky

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Ricky is a small dog who no one has ever fallen in love with. A young dog, calm and who goes for walks with anyone who takes him out. He is urgently looking for a family to welcome him forever. Story Ricky was born in 2015 Ricky grew up in a house, was good and well-mannered, but when the owner could no longer keep him and he was brought to our animal shelter. Medium size, very beautiful and very sweet, good on a leash, once even used to not mess in the house. We prefer families without small, rowdy children or not educated in respecting the animal. He has been appreciated by many volunteers for his sweetness and obedience. HE DOES NOT WANT TO GO BACK TO A CAGE! HELP HIM FIND A FAMILY! He is located in Naples, but can be adopted throughout Italy, subject to pre-adoption placement check and signing documentation. Spayed and microchipped.

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Ricky è un cagnolino di cui nessuno si è mai innamorato. Un cane ancora giovane, tranquillo e che esce in passeggiata con chiunque lo porti fuori. Cerca urgentemente una famiglia che lo accolga per sempre. Storia Ricky è nato nel 2015 Ricky è cresciuto in casa,era buono ed educato, ma quando il padrone non ha più potuto tenerlo ed è stato portato al nostro rifugio. Taglia media, bellissimo e dolcissimo, bravo al guinzaglio, un tempo anche abituato a non sporcare in casa. Preferiamo famiglie senza bambini piccoli, irruenti o non educati al rispetto dell’animale. Si è fatto apprezzare da molti volontari per la sua dolcezza e docilità. LUI NON VUOLE TORNARE IN UN BOX! AIUTATELO A TROVARE UNA FAMIGLIA! Si trova a Napoli, ma può essere adottato in tutta Italia, previo controllo pre-affido e firma documentazione. Sterilizzato e microchippato.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio San Francesco
Living with Ricky
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Ricky home

What you'll need for Ricky 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 Ricky

What life with Ricky looks like

Ricky is a medium-sized 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 Ricky, answered.

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