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Black

Unknown · Adult · 7 years

Black is a large-sized Pit-Corso mix, 7 years old. He entered the dog shelter as an adult and has the death of his owner behind him. After the trauma he experienced, life in the kennel is proving very difficult for him, especially because he suffers from the presence of too many dogs. He is an independent, confident dog, but also routine-oriented and a bit stubborn, who is trying to find his own balance. He loves walking and exploring. For him, we are looking for a quiet situation, preferably in a green environment, which would certainly help him regain his stability. But he has also shown to enjoy urban walks. Do not stop in front of his age, size and color. Like many other dogs (and it happens more and more frequently), Black was left alone, suddenly thrown into a completely different situation. But despite the strong discomfort he is experiencing, he doesn't give up and deserves a second chance.

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Black è un mix Pit-Corso di taglia grande di 7 anni. È entrato in canile già adulto e ha alle spalle la morte del suo proprietario. Dopo il trauma che ha passato, la vita in box lo sta mettendo a dura prova soprattutto perché soffre la presenza dei troppi cani presenti. È un cane indipendente, sicuro, ma anche abitudinario e un po’ testardo che sta cercando di raggiungere un suo equilibro. Ama passeggiare ed esplorare. Per lui cerchiamo una situazione tranquilla preferibilmente in un contesto nel verde che lo aiuterebbe di certo a ritrovare una sua stabilità. Ma ha mostrato di gradire anche la passeggiata urbana. Non fermatevi davanti alla sua età, stazza e colore. Come purtroppo molti altri cani (e capita sempre più di frequente), Black è rimasto solo, catapultato all’improvviso in una situazione totalmente diversa. Ma, nonostante il forte disagio che sta vivendo, non molla e merita una seconda possibilità.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇮🇹Bologna
Shelter
Fuori Le Zampe ODV
Living with Black
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Fuori Le Zampe ODV · Bologna

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Black home

What you'll need for Black 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 Black

What life with Black looks like

Black is a large adult dog waiting at Fuori Le Zampe ODV in Bologna.

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.

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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. Fuori Le Zampe ODV 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 — 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 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 Fuori Le Zampe ODV 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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