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SCOTCH

Pointer · Unknown · Senior · 9 years

Scotch is a splendid pointer mix, surely discarded by someone who didn't find him suitable for hunting. He is 9 years old and arrived at the shelter in terrible condition, covered in wounds probably inflicted by wild animals; he was immediately given medical treatment and we managed to save his life… but Scotch is

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Scotch è uno splendido incrocio pointer, sicuramente scartato da qualcuno che non lo ha ritenuto adatto alla caccia. Ha 9 anni ed è arrivato in canile in condizioni terribili, ricoperto di ferite probabilmente procurate da animali selvatici; è stato subito sottoposto a cure mediche e siamo riusciti a salvargli la vita… ma Scotch è

Size

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Lega del Cane Foligno

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Bringing SCOTCH home

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About SCOTCH

What life with SCOTCH looks like

SCOTCH is a senior pointer dog waiting at Lega del Cane Foligno 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 SCOTCH, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about SCOTCH?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Lega del Cane Foligno handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw SCOTCH on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt SCOTCH if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Lega del Cane Foligno 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is SCOTCH 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 SCOTCH 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 Lega del Cane Foligno early rather than rehoming privately; they know SCOTCH 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.