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Adopt BUDDY

Male · Senior · 10 years

Announcement of 10/03/2025 Gender: Male Age: 10 years Size: Medium Size Temperament: Good, easily manageable, does not get along with other males Hello everyone, my name is BUDDY, a loving Border Collie mix of medium size looking for a loving family that will welcome me forever! I am a dog with a good temperament and easy to manage, perfect for someone looking for a faithful and affectionate companion. My breed is known for its intelligence and balanced temperament, and I am no exception! I love being in the company of humans and am always ready to share moments of joy and peace. I am suitable for any type of family, whether you have experience with dogs or you are getting your first four-legged friend. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ADOPTIONS CALL US AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!

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Annuncio del 10/03/2025 Sesso: Maschio Età: 10 anni Taglia: Taglia media Carattere: Buono, facilmente gestibile non va d’accordo con altri maschi Ciao a tutti, mi chiamo Buddy, un affettuoso incrocio Border Collie di taglia media in cerca di una famiglia amorevole che mi accolga per sempre! Sono un cane dal carattere buono e facilmente gestibile, perfetto per chi cerca un compagno fedele e affettuoso. La mia razza è conosciuta per la sua intelligenza e il suo temperamento equilibrato, e io non faccio eccezione! Adoro stare in compagnia degli umani e sono sempre pronto a condividere momenti di gioia e serenità. Sono adatto a ogni tipo di famiglia, sia che tu abbia già esperienza con i cani o che tu sia al tuo primo amico a quattro zampe. PER INFO ED ADOZIONI CHIAMACI E PRENDI APPUNTAMENTO!

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Casa del Cane Vagabondo
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Cared for by Casa del Cane Vagabondo · Italy
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing BUDDY home

What you'll need for BUDDY 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 BUDDY

What life with BUDDY looks like

BUDDY is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at Casa del Cane Vagabondo in Italy.

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.

Italy, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting BUDDY, answered.

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