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Vegeta

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

WE ARE ASKING FOR HELP TO FIND A HOME FOR VEGETA. READ HIS STORY. Dogs that arrived at the animal shelter as puppies, grew up and became adults in cages are many, and for each of them there is a special thought, but Vegeta is a special dog... Vegeta is a large puppy, born in May 2017, never chosen despite his cuteness and friendliness. Arrived at the animal shelter with his siblings when he was just three months old and no one has ever understood his potential. We tell you why to adopt Vegeta: Vegeta is a sweet and very affectionate dog who loves to play and be company. He gets along with others and is indifferent to cats. He is a dog full of life and joy, bringing happiness to those around him. He does not get depressed in the box, he patiently waits for someone to notice him. If you are interested in adopting Vegeta and giving him the life he deserves, contact us immediately. Vegeta is located at our animal shelter near Naples, he will be placed after pre-adoption home checks, vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. Vegeta can travel and will be placed with anyone who considers him as a family member. Help us spread this appeal and find a forever home for Vegeta!

IT·Show original

VI CHIEDIAMO AIUTO PER TROVARE ADOZIONE A VEGETA. LEGGETE LA SUA STORIA. I cani arrivati al rifugio da cuccioli, cresciuti e diventati adulti in gabbia sono tanti e per ognuno di loro c'è un pensiero particolare, ma Vegeta è un cane speciale... Vegeta è un cucciolone, nato a maggio del 2017, mai scelto nonostante la sua tenerezza e simpatia. Arrivato al rifugio insieme ai fratelli quando aveva appena tre mesi e nessuno ha mai capito il suo potenziale. Vi diciamo perche adottare Vegeta: Vegeta è un cane dolce e super affettuoso, che ama giocare e stare in compagnia. Va d'accordo con i simili ed è indifferente ai gatti. E' un cane pieno di vita e gioia, che porta felicità a chi lo circonda. Non si deprime in box, aspetta con pazienza che qualcuno si accorga di lui. Se sei interessato ad adottare Vegeta e a dargli la vita che merita, contattaci immediatamente. Vegeta si trova presso il nostro rifugio vicino Napoli, verrà affidato dopo controlli preaffido, vaccinato, chippato e sterilizzato. Vegeta può viaggiare e verrà affidato a chi lo considererà come membro di famiglia. Aiutaci a diffondere questo appello e a trovare una casa per sempre per Vegeta!

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio San Francesco
Living with Vegeta
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Vegeta home

What you'll need for Vegeta in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Vegeta

What life with Vegeta looks like

Vegeta is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio San Francesco 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 Vegeta, answered.

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