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Unknown · Adult · 8 years

No one would believe he is 8 years old! Charlie is a molosser mix who arrived at the dog shelter like a Caterpillar, a force of nature, and has overwhelmed everyone with his great energy and stubbornness. He was used to being in a garden and took a long time to find his balance in the daily routine of the dog shelter. Slowly, first of all, he learned that at the other end of the leash there is someone to refer to and trust. Charlie loves long walks, running freely, but also stopping to receive cuddles from the people he trusts more every day. Charlie is a loving, strong, dynamic, impulsive dog, but despite his size, he has his vulnerabilities and needs a guide who can help him manage the moments when his physicality takes over. He deserves a second chance with a new family that wants to get to know him and discover his uniqueness. CHARLIE – dog shelter in Calderara di Reno (BO) GENDER: MALE SIZE: LARGE DATE OF BIRTH: 10/01/2016 BREED:

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Se non si sapesse l’età esatta nessuno crederebbe che ha 8 anni! Charlie è un mix molossoide arrivato in canile come un Caterpillar, una forza della natura e ha travolto tutti con la sua grande energia e caparbietà. Prima era abituato sempre al giardino di casa e ha impiegato molto tempo per trovare un suo equilibrio nella quotidianità del canile. Piano piano, per prima cosa, ha imparato che all’altra estremità del guinzaglio c’è qualcuno a cui riferirsi e di cui fidarsi. Charlie ama le lunghe passeggiate, correre nello sgambo ma anche fermarsi a prendere coccole dalle figure di cui si fida ogni giorno di più. Charlie è un cane affettuoso, forte, dinamico, impetuoso ma nonostante la sua mole ha le sue fragilità e necessita di una guida in grado di aiutarlo a gestire i momenti in cui la sua fisicità prende il sopravvento. Merita una seconda occasione con una nuova famiglia che abbia voglia di conoscerlo e scoprirlo nella sua unicità. CHARLIE – Canile a Calderara di Reno (BO) SESSO: MASCHIO TAGLIA: GRANDE DATA DI NASCITA: 10/01/2016 RAZZA: MIX MOLOSSO

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇮🇹Bologna
Shelter
Fuori Le Zampe ODV
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Cared for by Fuori Le Zampe ODV · Bologna

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Charlie home

What you'll need for Charlie 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 Charlie

What life with Charlie looks like

Charlie is a adult dog waiting at Fuori Le Zampe ODV in Bologna.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Charlie, answered.

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