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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 6 months

He is Caramello, a 6-month-old puppy, future medium size, with eyes full of hope and a big heart. He was found on the street in the municipality of Valderice, in the province of Trapani. Too young to survive on his own, but strong enough to continue trusting humans. Very good-natured, very sweet, playful like any puppy should be, Caramello loves to run and discover the world... but above all, he seeks human contact, caresses and cuddles. He is one of those dogs that follow you everywhere, looking at you as if you were their whole world. He doesn't ask much: a home, a family, someone who teaches him what it means to be loved forever. Caramello deserves to grow up safely, to know the warmth of a bed, the sound of keys announcing a walk, the happiness of finally feeling at home.

Read original (it)

Lui è Caramello, un cucciolo di appena 6 mesi, futura taglia media, con gli occhi pieni di speranza e un cuore enorme. È stato rinvenuto per strada nel Comune di Valderice, in provincia di Trapani. Troppo piccolo per cavarsela da solo, ma abbastanza forte da continuare a fidarsi dell’essere umano. Buonissimo, dolcissimo, giocherellone come ogni cucciolo dovrebbe essere, Caramello ama correre, e scoprire il mondo… ma, soprattutto, cerca il contatto umano, le carezze e le coccole. È uno di quei cani che ti seguono ovunque, che ti guardano come se fossi tutto il loro mondo. Non chiede molto: una casa una famiglia qualcuno che gli insegni cosa significa essere amato per sempre. Caramello merita di crescere al sicuro, di conoscere il calore di una cuccia, il rumore delle chiavi che annunciano una passeggiata, la felicità di sentirsi finalmente a casa.

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
OIPA Italy
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Bringing Caramello home

What you'll need for Caramello 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 Caramello

What life with Caramello looks like

Caramello is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at OIPA Italy in Rome.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇮🇹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 Caramello, answered.

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