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Rifugio San Francesco

Italy ยท 123 animals available

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Animals at this shelter

Enzo, male 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Enzo

Mixed Breed ยท large

6 yearsMale
Ginger, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Ginger

Mixed Breed

8 yearsFemale
Olimpia, female 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Olimpia

Mixed Breed

4 yearsFemale
Leo, male 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Leo

Mixed Breed ยท medium

5 yearsMale
Orion, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Orion

Mixed Breed

11 yearsMale
Kiro, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Kiro

Mixed Breed ยท medium

9 yearsMale
Sasha, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Sasha

Mixed Breed

8 yearsFemale
Garibaldi, male 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Garibaldi

Mixed Breed ยท medium

7 yearsMale
Clutch, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Clutch

Mixed Breed

12 yearsMale
Charlie, male 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Charlie

Mixed Breed ยท medium

6 yearsMale
Ricky, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Ricky

Mixed Breed ยท medium

11 yearsMale
Giulietta, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Giulietta

Mixed Breed ยท medium

8 yearsFemale
River, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

River

Mixed Breed

9 yearsMale
Baghera, male 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Baghera

Mixed Breed

5 yearsMale
Asia, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Asia

Mixed Breed

12 yearsFemale
Nix, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Nix

Mixed Breed ยท medium

9 yearsFemale
Saheli, female 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Saheli

Mixed Breed

7 yearsFemale
Tommy, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Tommy

Mixed Breed ยท medium

8 yearsMale
Caio, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Caio

Mixed Breed

10 yearsMale
Marco, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Marco

Mixed Breed ยท medium

11 yearsMale
Toby, male 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Toby

Mixed Breed

5 yearsMale
Piccolo, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Piccolo

Mixed Breed ยท medium

9 yearsMale
Jack, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Jack

Mixed Breed

11 yearsMale
Mammina, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Rifugio San Francesco

Mammina

Mixed Breed ยท medium

13 yearsFemale

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How to adopt from Rifugio San Francesco

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Get in touch

    Use the contact details above โ€” or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page โ€” to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Meet & greet

    Visit the shelter in person โ€” or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions โ€” to spend time with your potential new companion.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    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 โ€” contact Rifugio San Francesco directly for specifics.

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About

About Rifugio San Francesco

Rifugio San Francesco is a dog rescue based Italy. There are currently 24 dogs listed for adoption.

The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds โ€” currently among the residents are Mixed Breed.

The animals currently listed at Rifugio San Francesco range in age from about 4 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 Rifugio San Francesco directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself โ€” 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 San Francesco

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is Rifugio San Francesco located?

Rifugio San Francesco is Italy.

How many animals does Rifugio San Francesco have available for adoption?

Rifugio San Francesco currently has 123 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 Rifugio San Francesco?

Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Rifugio San Francesco directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar โ€” Rifugio San Francesco 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 San Francesco 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 San Francesco typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport โ€” 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 San Francesco a verified shelter on TailHarbor?

Rifugio San Francesco 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 San Francesco?

TailHarbor does not track adoption fees โ€” they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Rifugio San Francesco directly. Typical fees in Italy cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Rifugio San Francesco via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.