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Archimede

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 22 years

Spayed: Description Archimede is friendly and kind with other dogs and people. Good on leash. History In 2007 Archimede was found on the street and entered a dog shelter. He was about 3 years old and since then his life has been only cage and concrete. Ideal adoption Can live with other dogs, cats and children of any age. Preferable countryside or suburbs.

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Sterilizzato: Descrizione Archimede è socievole e gentile con gli altri cani e con le persone. Bravo al guinzaglio Storia Nel 2007 Archimede viene trovato per strada ed entra in canile. Aveva circa 3 anni e da quel giorno la sua vita è stata solo gabbia e cemento. Adozione ideale Può convivere con altri cani, gatti e bambini di qualsiasi età. Preferibile paese o periferia.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 22 years
Location
🇮🇹Conversano
Shelter
Lega Nazionale per la Difesa del Cane — Conversano
Living with Archimede
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Lega Nazionale per la Difesa del Cane — Conversano · ConversanoLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Conversano →More dogs in Italy →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Archimede home

What you'll need for Archimede in week one.

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  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 Archimede

What life with Archimede looks like

Archimede is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Lega Nazionale per la Difesa del Cane — Conversano in Conversano.

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.

Conversano, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Archimede, answered.

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