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Pit Bull Terrier · Unknown

Atena arrived at the our shelter following a property transfer, arriving with the dog she had shared her life with. Shortly after his transfer, she was left alone. Life in the kennel and the loss of her familiar surroundings deeply affected her, leading her to self-harm against the kennel bars. When she came to Pet Rescue, she was withdrawn, not seeking eye contact with people, showing no interest in her surroundings, only obsessively jumping on the fence bars. Today, walks, attention, and the chance to form positive relationships are helping her regain confidence and peace. She looks around, seeks contact, and allows herself to be drawn into the life around her. The biggest difference can be seen in her eyes. The dull, lost look of the early days has given way to a present, curious, and trusting expression.

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Atena è arrivata in canile a seguito di una cessione di proprietà, insieme al cane con cui aveva sempre condiviso la vita. Poco tempo dopo lui è stato trasferito e lei è rimasta sola. La vita in box e la perdita dei suoi punti di riferimento l’hanno profondamente segnata arrivando ad autolesionarsi contro le sbarre del box. Quando è arrivata al Pet Rescue era assente, non cercava lo sguardo delle persone, non mostrava interesse per ciò che la circondava, solo ossessione di saltare sulle sbarre del recinto. Oggi le passeggiate, le attenzioni e la possibilità di vivere relazioni positive le stanno permettendo di recuperare fiducia e serenità. Si guarda intorno, cerca il contatto, si lascia coinvolgere dalla vita che scorre attorno a lei. La differenza più grande si legge nei suoi occhi. Lo sguardo spento e perso dei primi giorni ha lasciato spazio a un’espressione presente, curiosa e fiduciosa.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇮🇹Cornaredo
Shelter
Pet Rescue Italia
Living with Atena
  • Neutered
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Cared for by Pet Rescue Italia · CornaredoLearn about Pit Bull Terrier

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Atena home

What you'll need for Atena 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 Atena

What life with Atena looks like

Atena is a medium-sized adult pit bull terrier dog waiting at Pet Rescue Italia in Cornaredo.

An 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 chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Atena, answered.

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