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Cindy

Female · Senior · 9 years

Cindy arrived with her brother Zipi from Spain, they risked their lives and were saved by the skin of their teeth. She is a small female dog, good but a bit shy and cautious with people she doesn't know. She needs time to gain trust, after which she shows her more social side. Compatible with male dogs (subject to a trial). Adoption is sought not as a first experience and requires a period of support to establish a mutual trust relationship right from the start before going home. Not suitable for living with children and in highly urbanized environments. Adoption only in Turin and Province.

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Cindy è arrivata con il fratello Zipi dalla Spagna, hanno rischiato la vita e sono stati salvati per il rotto della cuffia. E' una cagnolina buona ma un po' timida e diffidente con chi non conosce. Necessita di tempo per prendere fiducia dopodichè si lascia andare al suo lato più socievole. Compatibile con altri cani maschi (PREVIA PROVA). Si cerca adozione non come prima esperienza e necessita di un periodo di affiancamento per instaurare fin da subito un rapporto di fiducia reciproca prima di poter andare a casa. Non adatta a vivere con bambini e ai contesti abitativi troppo urbanizzati. Adozione solo su Torino e Provincia.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇮🇹
Shelter
L'Arca di Piera
Living with Cindy
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by L'Arca di Piera

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Cindy home

What you'll need for Cindy 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 Cindy

What life with Cindy looks like

Cindy is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at L'Arca di Piera.

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 Cindy, answered.

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