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Carlotta

German Shepherd · Female

Set 21, 2024 | adoptable dogs Carlotta is beautiful, young and elegant; in initial approaches she is a bit shy, she needs time to "study" who is in front of her but as soon as she realizes she can trust, she is very sweet. It is a dog that requires delicate interaction, so it is not suitable for living with lively or boisterous children. It is compatible, always after verification in the specific case, with male dogs of a calm temperament, it does not get along with females. It is well-behaved on a leash. I have been in the dog shelter for two years now, and I feel that soon some sure and light steps will be in front of my "cage" a person who will fall in love with my eyes and my being shy but so curious about the world! I hope to walk again in the fields and to sleep peacefully in a welcoming house... am I an illusory dreamer or are you really the person who is about to meet me? I am waiting for you... You will be informed of the news from the dog shelter and we will never give anyone your email C.

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Set 21, 2024 | cani-adottabili Carlotta è bella, giovane ed elegante; nei primi approcci è un pò diffidente, le serve tempo per “studiare” chi ha davanti ma appena capisce di potersi fidare è dolcissima. E’ un cane con il quale occorre comunque relazionarsi con delicatezza per cui non è adatta per vivere con bambini vivaci/irruenti. E’ compatibile, sempre previa verifica nel caso concreto, con cani maschi dal temperamento tranquillo, non va d’accordo con le femmine. E’ equilibrata al guizaglio. Vivo in canile ormai da due anni, e sento che presto dei passi sicuri e leggeri porteranno davanti alla mia “cella” una persona che si innamorerà dei miei occhi e del mio essere timida ma tanto curiosa del mondo! Spero di vivere nuovamente a spasso tra i campi e di dormire serena in una casa accogliente…sono una sognatrice illusa o sei davvero la persona che sta per incontrarmi? Io ti aspetto… Sarai informato delle novità del canile e non daremo mai a nessuno la tua email C.da Margitello - Chiaramonte

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Canile Rifugio degli Iblei
Living with Carlotta
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Canile Rifugio degli Iblei · ItalyLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Carlotta home

What you'll need for Carlotta 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 Carlotta

What life with Carlotta looks like

Carlotta is a medium-sized adult german shepherd dog waiting at Canile Rifugio degli Iblei in Italy.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

Italy, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Carlotta, answered.

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