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Benji

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

HELP US FIND A HOME FOR BENJI 🐶💔 This is Benji. He’s about 3 years old, a scent hound, and his eyes tell a story no one should ever have to live through. We found him all alone, frightened—certainly discarded by someone who’d used him only for hunting. Too old? Too tired? To them, yes. But not to us. Now he’s safe at our shelter, but the kennel isn’t home. Benji is looking for a real family—a warm bed, a hand that pets him without asking for anything in return, a couch where he can rest his head. He’s kind, sweet, and eager for trust. He just needs a second chance. *If you’d like to adopt Benji—or even just share this post to give him hope—don’t wait...fill out the form on our website www.zampesarde.it. Help us help him forget the pain of abandonment. Ghilarza Shelter.

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AIUTATECI A TROVARE CASA A BENJI 🐶💔 Lui è Benji. Ha circa 3 anni, è un segugio e ha gli occhi che raccontano una storia che nessuno dovrebbe vivere. L’abbiamo trovato da solo, spaventato, sicuramente scartato da qualcuno che lo usava solo per la caccia.Troppo vecchio? Troppo stanco? Per loro sì. Per noi no. Ora è al sicuro nel nostro rifugio, ma il canile non è casa.Benji cerca una famiglia vera. Una cuccia calda, una mano che lo accarezzi senza chiedere niente in cambio, un divano dove appoggiare la testa. È buono, dolce, ha voglia di fiducia. Ha solo bisogno di una seconda possibilità. *Se vuoi adottare Benji o anche solo condividere per dargli una speranza, non aspettare..compila il modulo dal sito www.zampesarde.itAiutaci a fargli dimenticare l’abbandono.Rifugio di Ghilarza.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Zampesarde
Cared for by Zampesarde · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Benji home

What you'll need for Benji 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 Benji

What life with Benji looks like

Benji is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Zampesarde in Italy.

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

Italy, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Benji, answered.

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