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AX

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Senior · 11 years

It entered the animal shelter in 2017 at just two years old as a relinquishment, now he is six and is spending the best years of his life in a kennel. When he arrived, he was very angry and disappointed in humans, but with time and the attention of the volunteers, he revealed himself to be a sensitive and cooperative dog. AX knows basic commands, has good behavior on a leash even in the presence of other dogs, loves to run in the exercise area, go for walks, receive cuddles, and play with the volunteers. We are looking for a family that has experience, that will allow him to live in the house and give him the experiences he was unable to have during these four years at the shelter. We recommend the accompaniment of a competent dog trainer or instructor to establish a correct relationship and management of the dog from the start.

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È entrato in Rifugio nel 2017 a soli due anni come rinuncia di proprietà, ora ne ha 6 e sta passando i migliori anni della sua vita in un box. Al suo ingresso era molto arrabbiato e deluso dall'essere umano, ma con il tempo e le attenzioni dei volontari si è rivelato essere un cane sensibile e collaborativo. Ax conosce i comandi base, ha una buona condotta al guinzaglio anche in presenza di altri cani, ama correre in area sgambamento, uscire in passeggiata, ricevere coccole e giocare con i volontari. Per lui cerchiamo una famiglia che abbia già esperienza, che lo faccia vivere in casa e gli faccia fare le esperienze che non ha potuto vivere in questi quattro anni di canile. Consigliamo l'affiancamento di un educatore/istruttore competente per instaurare un corretto rapporto e gestione del cane fin da subito.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇮🇹Padova
Shelter
Canile San Francesco Padova
Living with AX
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Canile San Francesco Padova · PadovaLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier →

Listed 7 months ago

Bringing AX home

What you'll need for AX 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 AX

What life with AX looks like

AX is a medium-sized senior american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Canile San Francesco Padova in Padova.

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 often microchipped and sterilized before leaving, but confirm with the shelter. Some public canili rifugio waive adoption fees, so ask the shelter about fees.

Padova, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting AX, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about AX?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Canile San Francesco Padova handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw AX on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt AX 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 Canile San Francesco Padova whether they will for AX, 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 AX already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for AX. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Canile San Francesco Padova, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if AX isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Canile San Francesco Padova about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know AX 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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