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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

8 years: When I arrived at our shelter, I had a severe infection that had caused me to lose all my fur, and my skin had completely shriveled. I didn't look very good, and people either avoided me out of fear or because of a lack of understanding. The infection was finally defeated, and it's just a bad memory now, but I continue to fight against a more silent and less visible enemy, leishmaniasis. Thanks to the care, therapies, and continuous attention from the volunteers at our shelter, despite everything I've been through, I've even learned to trust people again.

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8 anni: Quando sono arrivata al Rifugio, avevo una grave rogna che mi aveva fatto perdere tutto il pelo, e la mia pelle si era completamente raggrinzita. Non avevo un bello aspetto, e le persone o per paura o per ignoranza mi allontanavano. La rogna mi è stata finalmente debellata, ed è solo un brutto ricordo, ma continuo a combattere contro un male più silenzioso e meno visibile, la Leishmaniosi. Grazie alle cure, alle terapie e alle attenzioni continue dei volontari del rifugio, nonostante tutto quello che ha passato, sono tornata anche a fidarmi delle persone.

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

What you'll need for Roxy 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 Roxy

What life with Roxy looks like

Roxy 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 Roxy, answered.

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