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ARGO

Male · Adult · 6 years

Fearful but very sweet big dog. Needs a bit of patience to let himself go. He used to live in a house so he already knows the warmth of a family. We hope he can find it soon. Gets along with his kind. Maybe the presence of a companion could help him speed up the integration into a family. Argo is waiting for his chance.

IT·Show original

Cagnolone timoroso ma molto dolce. Ha bisogno di un po’ di pazienza per lasciarsi andare. Viveva in una casa quindi conosce già il calore di una famiglia. Ci auguriamo che presto possa ritrovarlo.Va d’accordo con i suoi simili. Forse la presenza di una compagna potrebbe aiutarlo a velocizzare l’inserimento in famiglia.Argo aspetta la sua chance

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇮🇹Verona
Shelter
ENPA Verona
Living with ARGO
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by ENPA Verona · Verona
More dogs in Verona →More dogs in Italy →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing ARGO home

What you'll need for ARGO 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 ARGO

What life with ARGO looks like

ARGO is a large adult dog waiting at ENPA Verona in Verona.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇹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.

Verona, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting ARGO, answered.

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