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Cico

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 13 years

NATO in 2013 in a dog shelter since 2014. This was Cico as a puppy and should not have grown up like this, even though shy, he deserved a family that never came. Now he is an adult dog who fears human contact and has little hope of leaving the dog shelter. All it would take is a nice garden, even rustic, well fenced, and another friendly dog, and he could have a life worthy of that definition. Will this miracle ever happen?

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NATO NEL 2013 IN CANILE DAL 2014 Questo era Cico da cucciolo e non avrebbe dovuto crescere così, anche se timido meritava una famiglia che non è mai arrivata. Ora è un cane adulto che teme il contatto umano e ha poche speranze di uscire dal canile. Basterebbe un bel giardino anche rustico, ben cintato e un altro cane socievole e potrebbe avere una vita degna di tale definizione. Avverrà mai qusto miracolo?

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇮🇹Brescia
Shelter
Canile Rifugio di Brescia
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Bringing Cico home

What you'll need for Cico 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 Cico

What life with Cico looks like

Cico is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Canile Rifugio di Brescia in Brescia.

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.

Brescia, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cico, answered.

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