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Chicco

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 11 years

Pelo raso grigio marrone, 11 anni da Cengio, ha un passato da dimenticare, che però non dimentica ancora. Da 7 anni nel rifugio di Cadibona, ha visto passare centinaia di persone in cerca di un cane, senza che nessuno si fermasse davanti a lui. E’ nato sfortunato e continua ad essere perseguitato dalla sfiga, malgrado i tanti appelli fatti in suo favore. Ha passato i sui primi 3 anni su un terrazzo di una casa a Cengio, dove viveva perennemente senza mai avere un solo minuto di passeggiata. Il paese era diviso in due: chi non sopportava i suoi latrati e chi avrebbe voluto toglierlo ai proprietari insensibili. ENPA se ne fece carico, con la promessa che la metà “sensibile” del paese si sarebbe impegnata a dare una mano a trovargli una nuova famiglia: “promesse da marinaio” (senza offesa per i marinai, spesso molto sensibili ai cani). Ama vivere con una femmina accanto ma continua ad abbaiare ed ha quindi bisogno di andare a stare in una casa in campagna un po’ isolata. Info: Silvia 3474152715.

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇮🇹Savona
Shelter
ENPA Savona
Cared for by ENPA Savona · SavonaLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Chicco home

What you'll need for Chicco 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
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    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 Chicco

What life with Chicco looks like

Chicco is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at ENPA Savona in Savona.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Chicco, answered.

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