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Female · Senior · 10 years

HEART ADOPTION FOR BENNY ❤️‍🩹 Benny is a small dog who was suddenly moved from the couch to a concrete box after 10 years of living at home and after the person who loved her for years passed away. Benny is 10 years old, very small in size, and unfortunately has a fairly complex clinical condition: Cushing's disease and other illnesses require constant care and attention, which can be quite expensive. She is a very sweet and friendly small female dog, and despite the confusion and pain of not finding her home anymore, when you offer her a hand she responds with infinite delicacy. We are not looking for someone who wants a new dog, but someone who wants to make a gesture of pure love by taking care of Benny, guaranteeing her the medical treatments she needs, dedicating the necessary time, and making her part of a family again. BENNY – dog shelter in Calderara di Reno (BO) BREED: mixed-breed dog GENDER: FEMALE NOT SPAYED SIZE: SMALL DATE OF BIRTH:

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ADOZIONE DEL CUORE PER BENNY ❤️‍🩹 Benny è una scricciolina che si è ritrovata catapultata dal divano a un box di cemento dopo 10 anni di vita in casa e dopo che la persona che l’ha amata per anni non c’è più. Benny ha 10 anni, è una taglia piccola piccola, e ha purtroppo un quadro clinico abbastanza complesso: il morbo di cushing e altre patologie necessitano di cure e attenzioni costanti, impegnative anche dal punto di vista economico. Caratterialmente è una cagnolina molto dolce e simpatica e nonostante la confusione e il dolore di non trovare più la sua casa, se le tendi una mano lei risponde con una delicatezza infinita. Non cerchiamo qualcuno che voglia un cane “nuovo”, ma qualcuno che voglia fare un gesto di puro amore prendendosi cura di Benny, garantendole le cure sanitarie di cui ha bisogno, dedicandole il tempo necessario e rendendola di nuovo parte di una famiglia. BENNY – Canile a Calderara di Reno (BO) RAZZA: METICCIA SESSO: FEMMINA NON STERILIZZATA TAGLIA: PICCOLA DATA DI NASCITA: 01/01/2016

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇮🇹Bologna
Shelter
Fuori Le Zampe ODV
Living with Benny
  • Spayed
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Cared for by Fuori Le Zampe ODV · Bologna

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Benny home

What you'll need for Benny 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 Benny

What life with Benny looks like

Benny is a small senior dog waiting at Fuori Le Zampe ODV in Bologna.

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 Benny, answered.

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