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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 10 years

Guardiano dei Templi – 10 years old: I was the silent guardian of the Valley of the Temples, even as a stray dog I maintained a good and peaceful nature. A few months ago, my life changed drastically after being attacked by a pack of dogs. Due to the severe injuries, I almost lost a leg, and I know it could have been much worse. After 10 years of guarding this wonderful place, it's time for me to go to a boarding kennel. At the animal shelter, I found a warm bed, a safe meal, and many other old guys and gals like me.

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Guardiano dei Templi – 10 anni: Sono stato il guardiano silenzioso della Valle dei Templi, pur vivendo da randagio ho mantenuto sempre un carattere buono e pacifico. Qualche mese fa la mia vita è cambiata drasticamente, dopo essere stato aggredito da un branco di cani. A causa delle gravi ferite ho quasi perso una zampa, e so pure che sarebbe potuta andare molto peggio. Dopo 10 anni a fare da guardiano a questo posto meraviglioso, anche per me è arrivato il momento di andare in pensione. Al rifugio ho trovato una cuccia calda, un pasto sicuro e tanti altri nonnini/e come me.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇮🇹Agrigento
Shelter
Rifugio Hope Agrigento
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Bringing Spillo home

What you'll need for Spillo 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 Spillo

What life with Spillo looks like

Spillo is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Hope Agrigento in Agrigento.

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 Spillo, answered.

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