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Baffone

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 17 years

Baffone is a really special dog who is at the animal shelter San Francesco in the province of Caserta, but is willing to travel for a happy adoption! Baffo was born in 2009 and has a golden character despite the difficulties, he has spent most of his life at the animal shelter, where he became an icon, loved for his kindness and his unconditional affection that he gives to everyone. Despite the past suffering, Baffone is a joyful dog, loves cuddles and being company. Although he is missing an ear due to a past surgery, this does not prevent him from living a full and happy life. Baffone is a Drahthaar hunting breed dog, known for his intelligence, his loyalty and his protective instinct. It is a medium-large sized dog with hard hair that requires regular brushing. He loves long walks but is also an excellent companion dog that adapts well to family life.

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Baffone è un cane davvero speciale che si trova presso il Rifugio San Francesco in provincia di Caserta, ma per un'adozione felice è disposto a viaggiare! Baffo è nato nel 2009 e ha un carattere d'oro nonostante le difficoltà, ha trascorso la maggior parte della sua vita al rifugio, dove è diventato un'icona, amato per la sua bontà e il suo affetto incondizionato che dona a tutti. Nonostante le sofferenze del passato, Baffone è un cane gioioso, adora le coccole e stare in compagnia. Nonostante gli manchi un orecchio a causa di un intervento passato, questo non gli impedisce di vivere una vita piena e felice. Baffone è un cane da caccia di razza Drahthaar, conosciuto per la sua intelligenza, la sua fedeltà e il suo istinto protettivo. È un cane di taglia medio-grande con un pelo duro che necessita di spazzolature regolari. Ama fare lunghe passeggiate ma è anche un ottimo cane da compagnia che si adatta bene alla vita in famiglia.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 17 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio San Francesco
Living with Baffone
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
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Bringing Baffone home

What you'll need for Baffone 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 Baffone

What life with Baffone looks like

Baffone is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio San Francesco in Italy.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Baffone, answered.

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