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Rodolfo

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

13-02-2019 - Our delicate little bird, he brings only serenity. A kilo and 300 grams of wisdom, Rodolfo is our golden resource from which we draw when we need peace and tranquility. Look at him, does he seem happy? 30-12-2018 - Rodolfo is recovering, slowly the fur is growing back but he remains a flea, look at him. Today he was in the sun with the whole group. Asia, Molly, Kitty, Minnie, Salvo ..... the cats ... and he is having fun, he is fine. 07-12-2018 - It has been just a few weeks since his arrival. Rodolfo was a small larva, a mass of fleas and parasites, he had nothing left of a living being. Coiled up on himself, almost to protect himself, a handful of bones. This is today Rodolfo as soon as he sees his nanny. Rodolfo is returning to life, he plays like all the puppies and knows how to love like only someone who has suffered a lot can do. Thank you to those who help us, thank you to those who follow us. 30-11-2018 - Here he is, Rodolfo, about 9 years old and two kilograms of pure love. He eats and is slowly regaining strength. We are waiting for the results of specific tests and then we will detail his health status. Meanwhile, he needs a lot of affection, little sweet Rodolfo. 21-11-2018 - For Rodolfo every day is a small conquest, he eats like a bird but has an appetite and this is positive. We need fleece blankets, with this bad weather nothing dries and our washing machine is broken, we are really desperate. Thank you as always to those who will help us. 16-11-2018 - Today we subjected Rodolfo to a careful treatment for the skin with Innovet shampoo. You can't imagine his joy at finally being clean, he was incredibly dirty. Once dried, we put a warm and soft wool coat on him, we can't really afford such coats but it was a gift we received from our friend Diana Lanciotti, president of Fondo Amici di Paco, who in turn received them as a gift from a very well-known blogger. What can I say, he seems reborn, he eats the puppy biscuits with appetite, he needs affection and to walk. He has a slightly injured front paw. Rodolfo our beautiful poodle. 14-11-2018 - Today our little one underwent the first tests. He has severe anemia, he is underweight, a real scrawny thing, his little body is tortured. He is a 9-year-old toy poodle, what hasn't this creature gone through, hell on earth. Tomorrow he will undergo further examinations, the situation is not good and we ask everyone for support to be able to treat him. He enjoys eating Hill's a/d cans. 12-11-2018 - We never know how to present these situations to you, because even we who live them have great difficulty in processing and digesting them. We don't know how it was possible that they reduced him to this state, we can only imagine. When you touch him, when you take him in your arms, your heart breaks into a thousand pieces. We called him Rodolfo, once you know, he was a poodle. We will do everything for him, but we need you again. Tomorrow we will present him to you better. Click on the photos to enlarge them!

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13-02-2019 - Il nostro uccellino delicato, lui infonde solo serenità. Un kilo e 300 grammi di saggezza, Rodolfo è la nostra risorsa aurea dove attingere quando abbiamo bisogno di pace e tranquillità. Guardatelo, vi sembra felice? 30-12-2018 - Rodolfo si sta riprendendo, piano piano il pelo sta ricrescendo ma rimane una pulce, guardatelo. Oggi è stato al sole con tutta la combriccola. Asia, Molly, Kitty, Minnie, Salvo ..... i gatti ... e lui si diverte, sta bene. 07-12-2018 - Sono passate poche settimane dal suo arrivo. Rodolfo era una piccola larva, un ammasso di pulci e parassiti, non aveva più nulla di un essere vivente. Raggomitolato su se stesso, quasi a proteggersi, un pugno di ossa. Questo è oggi Rodolfo non appena vede la sua tata. Rodolfo sta tornando alla vita, gioca come tutti i cagnolini e sa amare come solo chi ha sofferto tanto sa fare. Grazie a chi ci aiuta, grazie a chi ci segue. 30-11-2018 - Eccolo qui Rodolfo, 9 anni circa e due kili di puro amore. Mangia e piano piano si rimette in forze. Stiamo aspettando i risultati delle analisi specifiche e poi vi dettaglieremo sul suo stato di salute. Intanto lui ha tanto ma tanto bisogno di affetto, piccolo dolce Rodolfo. 21-11-2018 - Per Rodolfo ogni giorno è una piccola conquista, mangia come un uccellino ma ha appetito e questo è positivo. Abbiamo bisogno di copertine in pile, con questo tempo brutto non asciuga nulla e abbiamo la lavatrice rotta, siamo veramente disperati. Grazie come sempre a chi ci aiuterà. 16-11-2018 - Oggi abbiamo sottoposto Rodolfo ad un trattamento accurato per la cute con shampoo della Innovet. Non immaginate la sua gioia nel sentirsi finalmente pulito, era sporco all'inverosimile. Una volta asciugato gli abbiamo messo un caldo e morbido cappottino in lana, diciamo che cappottini così noi non possiamo certo permetterceli ma è stato un dono che abbiamo ricevuto dalla nostra amica Diana Lanciotti, presidente del Fondo Amici di Paco, che a sua volta li ha ricevuti in dono da una blogger molto nota. Che dirvi, sembra rinato, mangia con appetito le crocchette dei cuccioli, ha bisogno di affetto e di camminare. Ha la zampetta anteriore leggermente offesa. Rodolfo il nostro barboncino bello. 14-11-2018 - Oggi il nostro piccolino è stato sottoposto alle prime analisi. Ha una fortissima anemia, è sottopeso, un vero scricciolo, il suo corpicino è martoriato. E' un barboncino toy di nove anni, cosa non ha passato questa creatura, l'inferno in terra. Domani verrà sottoposto ad ulteriori accertamenti, la situazione non è delle migliori e chiediamo a tutti un sostegno per poterlo curare. Mangia con piacere le scatolette a/d della Hill's. 12-11-2018 - Non sappiamo mai come presentarvi certe situazioni, perchè anche noi che le viviamo facciamo molta fatica ad elaborarle, a digerirle. Non sappiamo come sia possibile che lo abbiano ridotto in questo stato, possiamo solo immaginare. Quando lo tocchi, quando lo prendi in braccio, il cuore ti va in mille pezzi. Lo abbiamo chiamato Rodolfo, una volta sapete, era un barboncino. Faremo di tutto per lui, ma abbiamo bisogno di voi ancora una volta. Domani ve lo presenteremo meglio. Clicca sulle foto per ingrandirle!

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇮🇹Olbia
Shelter
L.I.D.A. Olbia
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Cared for by L.I.D.A. Olbia · OlbiaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rodolfo home

What you'll need for Rodolfo 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 Rodolfo

What life with Rodolfo looks like

Rodolfo is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at L.I.D.A. Olbia in Olbia.

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 Rodolfo, answered.

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