How do I contact the shelter about Birillo?

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 Birillo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Birillo 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 Birillo 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 Birillo 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 Birillo 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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Birillo

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Senior · 10 years

BIRILLO – dog shelter in Calderara di Reno (BO) SEX: MALE SIZE: MEDIUM DATE OF BIRTH: 22/07/2016 Birillo: a mix of energy 💥 "Hi, I'm Birillo, or at least that's what everyone calls me here... I'm an energetic and lively dog. I'm a big guy, a bit tough, but you know... deep down I'm still a large puppy! No one taught me how to behave before, I learned only in the dog shelter... thanks to the trainers and volunteers who take me out! 🐕 I put all my effort into improving and learning more every day! In the meantime, I introduce myself so that someone can fall in love with me and come to get to know me, starting a journey of getting to know each other with the help of the trainers and building a beautiful friendship... come give me the chance to live a happy life!" For Birillo we are looking for motivated, dynamic people who know and love the specific breed! Birillo is a tenacious and sweet dog at the same time, who needs a decisive and prepared reference figure.

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BIRILLO – Canile a Calderara di Reno (BO) SESSO: MASCHIO TAGLIA: MEDIA DATA DI NASCITA: 22/07/2016 Birillo: un mix di energia 💥 “Ciao io sono Birillo, o almeno qua mi chiamano tutti così… Sono un cane energico e pieno di vita. Sono un ragazzone un po’ fisico, ma sapete.. in fondo sono ancora un cucciolone dentro! Nessuno prima mi aveva insegnato come comportarmi, l’ho imparato solo in canile.. grazie agli educatori e ad i volontari che mi portano fuori! 🐕 Io ci metto tutto il mio impegno per migliorare ed imparare sempre di più! Nel frattempo mi presento affinché qualcuno di voi possa innamorarsi di me e venirmi a conoscere così da iniziare insieme un percorso di conoscenza con l’aiuto degli educatori ed instaurare una bellissima amicizia .. venite a darmi la possibilità di vivere una vita felice!” Per Birillo cerchiamo persone motivate, dinamiche e conoscitori ed amanti della specifiche di razza! Birillo è un cane tenace e dolce allo stesso tempo, che ha bisogno di una figura di riferimento decisa e preparata.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇮🇹Bologna

Shelter

Fuori Le Zampe ODV

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About Birillo

What life with Birillo looks like

Birillo is a medium-sized senior american staffordshire terrier 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.

Bologna, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Birillo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Birillo?: 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 Birillo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Birillo 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 Birillo 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 Birillo 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 Birillo 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.