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Spina

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 14 years

Estimated date of birth: February 2012 Spina is a beautiful female dog who was abandoned at the shelter when she was only a few months old, together with her 2 sisters, who are all still at the shelter today. No one asks about them, no one shows any interest, and no one knows why! Spina has beautiful curly fur, she is lively and very playful. She loves cuddles and physical contact, and she is well socialized with other dogs, both males and females. What will become of her? Will she be an eternal invisible one among the invisible? We really hope not! We look forward eagerly to the moment when her human soulmate notices her... it takes very little to fall in love with her! Spina is medium-to-large sized and spayed. Adoptable in Sicily, Central and Northern Italy, with pre- and post-adoption checks and signing of an adoption form. Also adoptable from a distance.

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Data presunta di nascita: febbraio 2012 Spina è una bellissima cagnolina abbandonata al rifugio quando aveva pochi mesi di vita insieme alle 2 sorelle, che attualmente sono tutte ancora al rifugio; nessuno chiede di loro, nessuno si interessa e nessuno sa il perché! Spina ha un bellissimo pelo riccio, è vivace e molto giocherellona. Ama le carezze ed il contatto fisico, è ben socializzata con gli altri cani, sia maschi che femmine. Cosa ne sarà di lei? Sarà un’eterna invisibile fra gli invisibili? Noi speriamo proprio di no! Aspettiamo con ansia il momento in cui la sua anima gemella umana si accorga di lei.. basta poco per innamorarsene! Spina è di taglia medio/grande, sterilizzata. Adottabile in Sicilia, Centro e Nord Italia con controlli pre e post affido, firma modulo d’adozione. Adottabile anche a distanza.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 14 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Lega del Cane Palermo

Living with Spina

✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs

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About Spina

What life with Spina looks like

Spina is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Lega del Cane Palermo 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 Spina, answered.

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