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Caio

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Caio is an exceptional dog... we don't understand how he has never found an adoption. Extremely good, calm, friendly with his peers, affectionate with people, suitable for any environment. Sweet gaze and innocent smile are the characteristics that make us smile when we pass by his cage but hurt us when we continue walking and think about him looking at us go by. We hope someone can open that door and take him home as soon as possible, before we see the light disappear from his eyes. Caio was saved many years ago while he was at risk of being hit by cars. From that day on, his life has continued..., he waits for weekly caresses from his heart's volunteer and looks out as the days pass.

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Caio è un cane eccezionale... non comprendiamo come non sia mai arrivata un'adozione per lui. Estremamente buono, calmo, socievole con i suoi simili, affettuoso con le persone, adatto a qualsiasi contesto. Sguardo dolce e sorriso ingenuo sono le caratteristiche che ci fanno sorridere quando passiamo di fianco al suo box ma che ci fanno male quando continuiamo a camminare e ripensiamo a lui che ci guarda andare oltre. Speriamo che qualcuno possa aprire quella porta e portarlo a casa con sé il prima possibile, prima di veder svanire la luce nei suoi occhi. Caio fu salvato tantissimi anni fa mentre rischiava di essere investito dalle auto in corsa. Da quel giorno la sua vita va avanti..., aspetta le carezze settimanali da parte del suo volontario del cuore e guarda fuori mentre le giornate passano. Se desiderate adottare Caio, donandogli il calore e la comprensione di una famiglia, dovete sapere che Caio è compatibile con la vita fuori dal box, quindi condividete più che potete 🙏🏻❤️

Size
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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio San Francesco
Living with Caio
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Rifugio San Francesco · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Caio home

What you'll need for Caio 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 Caio

What life with Caio looks like

Caio is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio San Francesco 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 Caio, answered.

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