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Un vero “superdog”

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 15 years

In February 2016, he overcame a torsion, six months ago he recovered from a rather serious cerebral ischemia, and in recent days he has been recovering well from the removal, during the same surgery, of a testicular tumor. Two years ago, it was certainly the excellent medical intervention of APACA's trusted veterinarian that saved him, but even the skill of the best professional would have been useless if the animal shelter's responsible person, during her usual morning round through the cages, had not noticed the first, mild signs of discomfort, which would have become fatal after a few hours. Similarly quick was the transport to the veterinarian when, about six months ago, the dog was struck by a cerebral ischemia, with difficulty standing, orientation problems, nystagmus (uncontrolled and rapid eye movement), and vomiting. After a few days of treatment, the dog fully recovered: obviously, he spent the entire winter in the animal shelter's infirmary and this circumstance certainly contributed to his complete recovery. Finally, a few weeks ago, a swelling appeared on one testicle and the diagnosis confirmed it was a testicular neoplasm, exactly a seminoma. Operated on Thursday, March 15, the dog was in a guarded prognosis for 72 hours, after which (actually a few hours earlier) he regained all his energy. But what dog are we talking about? We are telling about Arex, a large mixed-breed dog, at the animal shelter since October 5, 2014, who is now a remarkable 15 years old! A real "superdog," with an exceptional constitution, as well as assisted by good luck. Given his age, his conditions remain obviously precarious and it is unknown how much longer he may live, but one thing is certain: this old dog, who has spent most of his life tied to a chain, will not lack care and attention. Because, in our opinion, elderly dogs like Arex have the same right to life and dignity as young dogs, a right that never expires and only disappears with death, which, one hopes, can always be free of unnecessary suffering.

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A febbraio del 2016 ha superato una torsione, sei mesi fa si è ripreso da una ischemia cerebrale piuttosto seria e in questi giorni si sta riprendendo piuttosto bene dall'asportazione, nello stesso intervento, di un tumore testicolare. Due anni fa a salvarlo è stato sicuramente l’ottimo intervento medico del veterinario di fiducia di APACA, ma neppure la maestria del miglior professionista sarebbe servita se la responsabile del rifugio, nel consueto giro tra i box di fine mattina, non avesse colto i primi, blandi segnali di un malessere che, trascorsa qualche ora, sarebbe diventato letale. Ugualmente rapido è stato il trasporto dal veterinario quando, circa sei mesi fa, il cane è stato colpito da una ischemia cerebrale, con difficoltà a stare in piedi, problemi di orientamento, nistagmo (movimento incontrollato e rapido degli occhi) e vomito. E dopo qualche giorno di cure il cane si è ripreso completamente: ovviamente ha trascorso tutto l'inverno nell'infermeria del rifugio e questa circostanza ha sicuramente influito sul suo completo ristabilimento. Infine, qualche settimane fa è comparso un rigonfiamento ad un testicolo e la diagnosi ha confermato che si trattava di una neoplasia testicolare, esattamente un seminoma. Operato giovedi 15 marzo, il cane è stato in prognosi riservata per 72 ore, al termine delle quali (anzi qualche ora prima) ha ripreso tutte le energie di cui può disporre. Ma di che cane stiamo parlando? Stiamo raccontando di Arex, meticcio di taglia grande, in rifugio dal 5 ottobre del 2014, che oggi ha la bellezza di 15 anni! Un vero “superdog”, dalla fibra eccezionale, oltre che assistito dalla buona sorte. Vista l'età, le sue condizioni restano ovviamente precarie e non si sa quanto potrà vivere ancora, ma una cosa è certa: a questo vecchio cane, che tra l'altro ha passato buona parte della propria vita legato a una catena, non mancheranno cure e attenzioni. Perchè, secondo noi, i cani anziani come Arex hanno lo stesso diritto alla vita e alla dignità dei giovani esemplari, un diritto che non si prescrive mai e viene meno solo con una morte, che, si spera, possa sempre essere priva di inutili sofferenze. Un diritto che in APACA, da sempre, siamo molto attenti a salvaguardare

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Associazione Onlus Apaca
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Listed 6 months ago

About Un vero “superdog”

What life with Un vero “superdog” looks like

Un vero “superdog” is a large senior mixed breed bird waiting at Associazione Onlus Apaca in Italy.

Birds are long-lived, social, and noisy. The species and individual history matter enormously — ex-companion parrots can carry strong attachments and trauma. Ask the shelter about their daily routine, diet, and whether they'd do best alone or with a flockmate.

🇮🇹Adopting from Italy

Paperwork, vet checks and transport rules differ by species and by country. Ask the shelter what is included and what you will need to arrange before you commit.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Un vero “superdog”, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Un vero “superdog”?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Associazione Onlus Apaca handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Un vero “superdog” on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Un vero “superdog” if I live in another country?
Sometimes. Whether a bird can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask Associazione Onlus Apaca what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Un vero “superdog” already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
What a bird comes with (vet checks, vaccinations, identification, paperwork) varies by shelter and species. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask Associazione Onlus Apaca directly what is included and what Un vero “superdog” still needs.
What happens if Un vero “superdog” 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 Associazione Onlus Apaca early rather than rehoming privately; they know Un vero “superdog” 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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