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Buddy

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 14 years

Estimated date of birth: November 2012. Buddy arrived at the Shelter as a big puppy; his story with us begins here. What he went through before, we don't know and will never know. We only know that he is a wonderful little dog! He has a beautiful little face, two lively eyes and, above all, a wonderful smile... look at him and you'll notice it right away! He is cheerful, lively, always ready to play and have fun. He will be a perfect playmate and companion for life! Buddy deserves a family, a home, a real life! Don't keep him waiting... ADOPT HIM YOURSELF! Buddy is medium-sized and neutered. Available for adoption in Sicily, Central and Northern Italy, with pre- and post-adoption checks and signing of an adoption form. Adoption from a distance is also possible.

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Data presunta di nascita: novembre 2012 Buddy è arrivato al Rifugio che era un cucciolone; la sua storia per noi inizia da qui, cosa abbia passato prima non lo sappiamo e non lo sapremo mai, sappiamo solo che è un cagnolino meraviglioso! Ha un bellissimo faccino , 2 occhi vispi e soprattutto ha un meraviglioso sorriso…guardatelo e ve ne accorgerete subito! E’ allegro, vivace, sempre pronto a giocare e a divertirsi, lui sarà un perfetto compagno di giochi e di vita! Buddy si merita una famiglia, una casa , una vita vera! Non farlo aspettare…ADOTTALO TU! Buddy è di taglia media, sterilizzato. Adottabile in Sicilia, Centro e Nord Italia con controlli pre e post affido, firma modulo d’adozione. Adottabile anche a distanza.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 14 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Lega del Cane Palermo

Living with Buddy

✓Neutered

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About Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Lega del Cane Palermo 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.

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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. Lega del Cane Palermo 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 — Lega del Cane Palermo 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 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 Lega del Cane Palermo 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.