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Sasha

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

Oh, Sasha... we remember you as if it were yesterday, a little puppy full of exuberance that brought joy to every corner of the animal shelter. Those lively eyes, the wagging tail, the desire to discover the world... She arrived as a puppy, torn away too soon from a future that had been promised to her, with the usual excuse of those who don't know what a real bond means. Today, looking at Sasha, we see the weight of the years, the vitality a bit diminished. But in her gaze, we find again that loving puppy, longing only for a sincere caress, a warm place to rest her head, a family that will love her forever, without "if" and without "but". Sasha doesn't ask for the moon, just a heart that knows how to look beyond her gray muzzle, that knows how to care for her and recognize her good soul and the plenty of love she still has to give. A faithful, unconditional love, the kind that fills life. We are looking for her not just a simple home, but a true nest, a place where she will never feel like a burden, where difficulties will never be an excuse for a goodbye. Sasha deserves to feel the warmth of a family that considers her a precious member, not a shadow relegated to the garden or forgotten in a crate. Imagine her joy at being able to follow you in every room, receiving your cuddles on the couch, walking beside you feeling safe. Sasha is vaccinated, microchipped and spayed, ready to give her heart to someone who will welcome it with love. Sasha will be adopted as an only child.

IT·Show original

Oh, Sasha... ti ricordiamo come fosse ieri, una piccola cucciolotta piena di esuberanza che metteva allegria in ogni angolo del rifugio. Quegli occhietti vispi, la coda scodinzolante, la voglia di scoprire il mondo... Era arrivata da cucciola, strappata troppo presto a un futuro che le era stato promesso, con la solita scusa di chi non sa cosa significhi un legame vero. Oggi, guardiamo Sasha e vediamo il peso degli anni, la vivacità un po' affievolita. Ma nel suo sguardo ritroviamo ancora quella cucciola affettuosa, desiderosa solo di una carezza sincera, di un posto caldo dove appoggiare la testa, di una famiglia che la ami per sempre, senza "se" e senza "ma". Sasha non chiede la luna, solo un cuore che sappia andare oltre il suo musetto ingrigito, che sappia gestirla e che riconosca la sua anima buona e il tanto amore che ancora ha da offrire. Un amore fedele, incondizionato, di quelli che riempiono la vita. Cerchiamo per lei non una semplice casa, ma un vero nido, un luogo dove non si sentirà mai più un peso, dove le difficoltà non saranno un pretesto per un addio. Sasha merita di sentire il calore di una famiglia che la consideri un membro prezioso, non un'ombra relegata in giardino o dimenticata in un box. Immaginate la sua gioia nel potervi seguire in ogni stanza, nel ricevere le vostre coccole sul divano, nel passeggiare al vostro fianco sentendosi al sicuro. Sasha è vaccinata, chippata e sterilizzata, pronta a donare il suo cuore a chi saprà accoglierlo con amore. Sasha verrà affidata come figlia unica.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio San Francesco
Living with Sasha
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing Sasha home

What you'll need for Sasha 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 Sasha

What life with Sasha looks like

Sasha is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio San Francesco in Italy.

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 Sasha, answered.

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