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Astra

Female · Young · 1 year

Sweet, good, affectionate People, children, dogs I introduce myself: my name is Astra, I am a puppy similar to a shepherd dog, born approximately at the end of August 2025 and when I grow up I will be a medium size, about 20–23 kg. I am very sweet, ready to grow strong and loyal next to my future family. I am a little shy and need to find a family that helps me discover the love I need. Like all puppies I have a lot of energy, curiosity and a big desire to discover the world, learn new things and live a thousand adventures with someone who has time, patience and lots of love for me. Unfortunately my life did not start in the best way: I was found on the street and taken to the dog shelter along with my sisters. Despite everything, I have not lost my trust: as soon as someone approaches me I immediately seek cuddles and attention, hoping that one day they will come for me. Fortunately I found a foster home in Bologna and I left the dog shelter. I am in Emilia Romagna, but for a good adoption I can reach central and northern Italy, dewormed, vaccinated and with a microchip.

IT·Show original

Dolce, buona, coccolona Persone, bambini, cani Mi presento: mi chiamo Astra, sono una cucciola simil pastorina, nata indicativamente a fine agosto 2025 e da grande sarò una taglia media, circa 20-22 kg. Sono dolcissima, pronta a crescere forte e fedele accanto alla mia futura famiglia. Sono un pò timidina e ho bisogno di trovare una famiglia che mi faccia scoprire l’amore di cui ho bisogno. Purtroppo la mia vita non è iniziata nel migliore dei modi: sono stata trovata per strada e portata in canile insieme alle mie sorelline. Nonostante tutto, non ho perso la fiducia: appena qualcuno si avvicina cerco subito coccole e attenzioni. Fortunatamente ho trovato uno stallo a Bologna e sono uscita dal canile e sto imparando tanto. Mi trovo in Emilia Romagna, ma per una buona adozione posso raggiungere il centro e nord Italia, sverminata, vaccinata e con microchip.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

I Pelosetti di Silvana

Living with Astra

✓Vaccinated
✓Microchipped

Cared for by I Pelosetti di Silvana · Italy

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Astra

What life with Astra looks like

Astra is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at I Pelosetti di Silvana in Italy.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 often microchipped and sterilized before leaving, but confirm with the shelter. Some public canili rifugio waive adoption fees, so ask the shelter about fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Astra, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Astra?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. I Pelosetti di Silvana handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Astra on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Astra if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask I Pelosetti di Silvana whether they will for Astra, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Astra already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: I Pelosetti di Silvana lists Astra as vaccinated and microchipped. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by I Pelosetti di Silvana, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Astra isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask I Pelosetti di Silvana about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Astra 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.