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Smile

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 18 years

Smile, our sweet warrior with a big heart. Smile is a beautiful long-haired large cat, with a fierce gaze and a coat that resembles a snow leopard. When he arrived at our abandoned cat shelter, his condition was very serious: he was likely attacked by a large animal and had a deep wound on his ear. Unfortunately, the infection spread to his nerves, leaving him with a permanent mark: his head remains slightly tilted to one side. But despite everything, this little hero found the strength to fight. We welcomed him with love and placed him in a safe and comfortable space, where he can receive dedicated veterinary care, customized food, and all the peace he needs. Smile is a reserved cat, not accustomed to direct contact with humans, but day by day he begins to trust our volunteers, as if he understands that here no one will ever harm him again. For this reason, we are looking for a distant adoption for him, the ideal solution to continue providing him with care, affection, and serenity without forcing him into an environment that would not be suitable for him. By adopting Smile at a distance, you can keep a close eye on him, receive news and photos, and know that you are helping a needy cat to live a dignified and full life. If you want to meet Smile and the other guests at our animal shelter, come and visit us! We are open every day until 12, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Every visit, every stroke, and every distant adoption makes a difference. 💕 👉 Learn how to adopt a distant one of our cats in the dedicated section of our website. Animal Welfare Association ODVI Registered with the Regional Voluntary Association Register with Act of Direction n. 102/SA of 21/05/2008, number 260. Fiscal Code: 92049230516 Call the ASL central line (__) asking for the veterinary service, which will activate the on-call capture service.

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Smile, il nostro dolce guerriero dal cuore grande. Smile è un bellissimo gattone a pelo lungo, con lo sguardo fiero e il manto che ricorda un gatto delle nevi. Quando è arrivato al nostro rifugio per gatti abbandonati, le sue condizioni erano molto gravi: probabilmente era stato attaccato da un animale di grossa taglia e aveva riportato una profonda ferita a un orecchio. Purtroppo l’infezione si era estesa fino ai nervi, lasciandogli un segno permanente: la sua testolina rimane sempre leggermente inclinata da un lato. Ma nonostante tutto, questo piccolo eroe ha trovato la forza di lottare. Lo abbiamo accolto con amore e sistemato in uno spazio tutto suo, sicuro e confortevole, dove può ricevere cure veterinarie dedicate, alimentazione su misura e tutta la tranquillità di cui ha bisogno. Smile è un gatto dal carattere riservato, non abituato al contatto diretto con l’uomo, ma giorno dopo giorno comincia a fidarsi dei nostri volontari, come se avesse capito che qui nessuno gli farà mai più del male. Per questo motivo cerchiamo per lui un’adozione a distanza, la soluzione ideale per continuare a garantirgli cure, affetto e serenità senza costringerlo a un ambiente che non gli sarebbe adatto. Adottando a distanza Smile potrai seguirlo da vicino, ricevere notizie e foto, e sapere che stai aiutando un gatto bisognoso a vivere una vita dignitosa e piena d’amore. Se vuoi conoscere Smile e gli altri ospiti del nostro rifugio, vieni a trovarci! Siamo aperti tutti i giorni fino alle 12, sabato, domenica e festivi compresi. Ogni visita, ogni carezza, ogni adozione a distanza fa la differenza. 💕 👉 Scopri come adottare a distanza uno dei nostri gatti nella sezione dedicata del sito. Associazione Animalista ODVIscritta al Registro Regionale Associazioni Volontariato con Atto Dirigenziale n. 102/SA del 21/05/2008 al n. 260Codice Fiscale: 92049230516 Chiama il centralino della ASL () chiedendo del servizio veterinario che attiverà il servizio di cattura di turno.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 18 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Lo Scudo di Pan - Rifugio per Animali
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Bringing Smile home

What you'll need for Smile in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
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    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Smile

What life with Smile looks like

Smile is a small senior mixed breed cat waiting at Lo Scudo di Pan - Rifugio per Animali in Italy.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇮🇹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 Smile, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Smile?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Lo Scudo di Pan - Rifugio per Animali handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Smile on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Smile if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Lo Scudo di Pan - Rifugio per Animali 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 Smile already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats 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 Smile 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 Lo Scudo di Pan - Rifugio per Animali early rather than rehoming privately; they know Smile 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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