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BARBIE

Female · Adult · 5 years

BARBIE is a sweet small female dog, shy and a bit fearful, found on the street and currently being helped by our dog trainer, who is helping her gain confidence. She is good on a leash, with a kind and gentle character. She is looking for a patient family, that has time to dedicate to her to accompany her on her growth journey. She can live with other dogs and also with children, provided they are not too young. A home setting is preferred, where she can feel safe and loved.

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Barbie è una dolce cagnolina timida e un po' paurosa, trovata per strada e attualmente seguita dal nostro educatore, che la sta aiutando a prendere fiducia. È brava al guinzaglio, di carattere buono e delicato. Cerca una famiglia paziente, che abbia tempo da dedicarle per accompagnarla nel suo percorso di crescita. Può convivere con altri cani e anche con bambini, purché non troppo piccoli. È preferibile una sistemazione in casa, dove possa sentirsi al sicuro e amata.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇮🇹Padova
Shelter
Canile San Francesco Padova
Living with BARBIE
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Canile San Francesco Padova · Padova

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing BARBIE home

What you'll need for BARBIE 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 BARBIE

What life with BARBIE looks like

BARBIE is a small adult dog waiting at Canile San Francesco Padova in Padova.

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.

Padova, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting BARBIE, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about BARBIE?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this 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 BARBIE on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt BARBIE if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Canile San Francesco Padova 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 BARBIE 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 BARBIE 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 Canile San Francesco Padova early rather than rehoming privately; they know BARBIE 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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