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Mixed Breed · Male

Name: Charlie Gender: male (neutered) Date of birth: 09/2021 Charlie is a young mixed-breed dog, Australian Shepherd blue merle, medium to large size. He is a strong and vigorous dog, agile and lively, eager to be involved in new experiences and activities. He is quickly learning to develop some self-control, manage his emotions, and refine his communication skills. Surely, once a reliable reference person is found, Charlie shows a willingness to collaborate. The socialization aspect still needs to be evaluated; so far, we have observed somewhat impulsive reactions during distant encounters with other dogs, but this is certainly a point worth exploring further. For Charlie, we are looking for solid, competent, and aware adopters who understand his primary needs: plenty of movement, adequate cognitive stimulation, and a high level of involvement. For Charlie, a guided introduction process is planned by the dog shelter's trainer.

Read original (it)

Nome: Charlie Sesso: maschio (sterilizzato) Data di nascita: 09/2021 Charlie è un giovane meticcio Pastore Australiano blu merle, di taglia medio-grande. Si tratta di un cane possente e vigoroso, agile e scattante, ansioso di essere coinvolto in nuove esperienze e attività. Sta imparando rapidamente a sviluppare un certo autocontrollo, a gestire la propria emotività e ad affinare le proprie capacità comunicative. Sicuramente, una volta individuato un referente affidabile, Charlie si mostra ben propenso a collaborare. L’aspetto della socializzazione è ancora da valutare; finora abbiamo rilevato reazioni un po’ impulsive nell’incontro a distanza con altri cani, ma è un punto che merita senz’altro di essere approfondito. Per Charlie cerchiamo adottanti solidi, competenti e consapevoli delle sue necessità primarie: tanto movimento, adeguata stimolazione cognitiva, alto livello di condivisione. Per Charlie è previsto un percorso di conoscenza curato dall’istruttrice del canile.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇮🇹Bologna (Emilia-Romagna)
Shelter
Canile Il Vagabondo
Living with Charlie
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by Canile Il Vagabondo · Bologna (Emilia-Romagna)Learn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Charlie home

What you'll need for Charlie 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 Charlie

What life with Charlie looks like

Charlie is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Canile Il Vagabondo in Bologna (Emilia-Romagna).

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.

Bologna (Emilia-Romagna), Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

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. Canile Il Vagabondo 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 — Canile Il Vagabondo 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 Canile Il Vagabondo 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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