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Biagio

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

A gentle giant with a thick coat: Biagio was hit by a tractor and is now a tripod, but he walks with dignity. He loves quiet walks, cuddles, and a safe place to rest.

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Un gigante buono e pelosissimo: Biagio è stato investito da un trattore ed ora è tripode, ma cammina con dignità. Ama passeggiate tranquille, coccole e un posto sicuro dove riposare.

Size

Extra large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇮🇹Partinico

Shelter

Arca di Noah

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About Biagio

What life with Biagio looks like

Biagio is an extra-large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Arca di Noah in Partinico.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Biagio, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Biagio?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Arca di Noah handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Biagio on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Biagio if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Arca di Noah 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Biagio 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 Biagio 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 Arca di Noah early rather than rehoming privately; they know Biagio 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.