Il Rifugio del Cane
Italy · 62 animals available
Animals at this shelter
Milo
5 years🇮🇹Italy
Marshall
7 yearsBull Terrier · medium
🇮🇹Italy
Tyson
8 years🇮🇹Italy
Camel
9 years🇮🇹Italy
Rosina
2 years🇮🇹Italy
Alvin
6 years🇮🇹Italy
Jacki
13 years🇮🇹Italy
Plum
10 years🇮🇹Italy
Jordan
4 years🇮🇹Italy
Luna
2 years🇮🇹Italy
Bacco
5 yearsPointer · medium
🇮🇹Italy
Cognac
4 years🇮🇹Italy
Max
8 years🇮🇹Italy
Sunny
3 yearsBorder Collie · medium
🇮🇹Italy
Kira
7 yearsAmerican Staffordshire Terrier · medium
🇮🇹Italy
Boris
9 years🇮🇹Italy
Boris
9 years🇮🇹Italy
Oki
7 years🇮🇹Italy
Chiaro
9 years🇮🇹Italy
Lella
2 years🇮🇹Italy
Lucky
1 year🇮🇹Italy
Rex
8 years🇮🇹Italy
Ceres
7 yearsGerman Shepherd · large
🇮🇹Italy
Cora
7 yearsPit Bull Terrier · medium
🇮🇹Italy
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How to adopt from Il Rifugio del Cane
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Find a match
Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.
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Get in touch
Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.
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Application
Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.
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Meet & greet
Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.
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Home check
Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.
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Adoption day
Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.
Process and fees vary by shelter — contact Il Rifugio del Cane directly for specifics.
About
About Il Rifugio del Cane
Il Rifugio del Cane is a dog rescue based Italy. There are currently 24 dogs listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Bull Terrier, Pointer, Border Collie, and American Staffordshire Terrier.
The animals currently listed at Il Rifugio del Cane range in age from about 1 to 13 years old. Most are medium-sized.
Adoption process
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.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Il Rifugio del Cane directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Italy, see our Italy import guide.
At a glance
Breeds currently at Il Rifugio del Cane
Nearby
Other shelters in Italy
Il Rifugio del Cane is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Italy. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- ACL ODV Roma (125 animals)
- Adottami col Cuore — Andria (BAT) (120 animals)
- Agenzia Piazza Gatti (10 animals)
- Amici Animali Viterbo (4 animals)
- Amici dei Gatti Galliate (4 animals)
- Amici della Terra FVG (74 animals)
- Animalisti Verona ODV — Verona (36 animals)
- APAR ODV – Canile di Busto (1 animal)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Il Rifugio del Cane located?
Il Rifugio del Cane is Italy.
How many animals does Il Rifugio del Cane have available for adoption?
Il Rifugio del Cane currently has 62 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 24 dogs. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Il Rifugio del Cane?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Il Rifugio del Cane directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Il Rifugio del Cane handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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.
Can I adopt from Il Rifugio del Cane if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Il Rifugio del Cane typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is Il Rifugio del Cane a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Il Rifugio del Cane is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at Il Rifugio del Cane?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Il Rifugio del Cane directly. Typical fees in Italy cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Il Rifugio del Cane via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.