How do I contact the shelter about BLACK?

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

Can I adopt BLACK 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 BLACK 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 BLACK 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 BLACK 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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BLACK

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 8 years

BLACK, a German shepherd looking for a safe and loving home BLACK is a very sweet German shepherd born in 2018, who unfortunately has never known the warmth of a real family. Despite everything, he has remained kind and affectionate with people, eager for love and companionship. For too long he was left to himself, never receiving the affection he deserves. BLACK has a special trait: he is a real master at escaping! He needs a family that is aware of this characteristic, which can offer him a safe and protected environment, with all the necessary measures to prevent his escapes. If you think you can offer BLACK the safe home and love he has never had, come and meet him at the dog shelter. BLACK is waiting for you to start a new life together. Adopt BLACK, give this sweet German shepherd the security and affection he deserves!

IT·Show original

BLACK – un cuore grande in cerca di sicurezza Black è uno splendido pastore tedesco nato nel 2018 che, purtroppo, non ha ancora mai conosciuto il calore e l'affetto di una vera famiglia. Nonostante questo, ha conservato un'anima incredibilmente buona, dolce e desiderosa di compagnia: è un cagnolone simpaticissimo e affettuoso, di quelli che ti conquistano subito con la loro lealtà In passeggiata è un vero piacere da gestire, bravissimo e super educato al guinzaglio, sempre pronto a godersi il tempo insieme alle persone! Black ha però una piccola e simpatica particolarità da tenere in conto: è un vero e proprio artista dell'evasione! È un cane intelligente e curioso che, se ne ha l'occasione, ama esplorare oltre i confini. Per questo motivo, cerchiamo per lui una famiglia consapevole, che possa offrirgli un contesto domestico e un giardino ben protetti e sicuri, a prova di "maestro della fuga" Dopo tanto tempo, Black merita finalmente di trovare un posto da chiamare casa, dove sentirsi amato e al sicuro per il resto della sua vita. Vi aspetta in canile per iniziare insieme una meravigliosa e nuova avventura

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇮🇹Padova

Shelter

Canile San Francesco Padova

Living with BLACK

✕Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Canile San Francesco Padova · Padova Learn about German Shepherd →

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing BLACK home

What you'll need for BLACK in week one.

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About BLACK

What life with BLACK looks like

BLACK is a large adult german shepherd 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. 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.

Padova, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting BLACK, answered.

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