Rifugio Fata
Italy · 14 animals available
Animals at this shelter
CIRO
10 monthsMixed Breed
🇮🇹Italy
KATHY
6 monthsMixed Breed · medium
🇮🇹Italy
GEGIA
6 monthsMixed Breed
🇮🇹Italy
FORTUNATO
6 monthsMixed Breed
🇮🇹Italy
CASSIOPEA
6 monthsMixed Breed · medium
🇮🇹Italy
iPOD
6 monthsMixed Breed
🇮🇹Italy
TATA
6 monthsMixed Breed
🇮🇹Italy
AXEL e KIRA
Mixed Breed
🇮🇹Italy
LADY
10 yearsMixed Breed
🇮🇹Italy
VICKY
8 yearsMixed Breed
🇮🇹Italy
MIGUEL
9 yearsMixed Breed
🇮🇹Italy
NOCE
4 monthsMixed Breed
🇮🇹Italy
BAMBI
6 monthsMixed Breed
🇮🇹Italy
ALICE
6 monthsMixed Breed
🇮🇹Italy
14 animals
About
About Rifugio Fata
Rifugio Fata is a dog and cat shelter based Italy. There are currently 13 dogs and 1 cat listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed.
The animals currently listed at Rifugio Fata range in age from about 0 to 10 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 Rifugio Fata 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 Rifugio Fata
Nearby
Other shelters in Italy
Rifugio Fata is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Italy. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- Agenzia Piazza Gatti (10 animals)
- Amici Animali Viterbo (4 animals)
- Amici dei Gatti Galliate (4 animals)
- Amici della Terra FVG (79 animals)
- Animalisti Verona ODV — Verona (35 animals)
- APAR ODV — Canile di Busto Arsizio (1 animal)
- A Rischio Gatti ODV — Sicilia (60 animals)
- A.S.P.A. Onlus (10 animals)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rifugio Fata located?
Rifugio Fata is Italy.
How many animals does Rifugio Fata have available for adoption?
Rifugio Fata currently has 14 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 13 dogs. Plus 1 cat. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Rifugio Fata?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Rifugio Fata directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Rifugio Fata 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 Rifugio Fata 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. Rifugio Fata 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 Rifugio Fata a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Rifugio Fata 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 Rifugio Fata?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Rifugio Fata directly. Typical fees in Italy cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Rifugio Fata via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.