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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 10 months

Ciro is an adorable little dog looking for a new family to offer him love and stability. Sadly, his owner is experiencing health issues, and their family can no longer manage to care for him. Despite these challenges, Ciro’s positive energy and friendly personality shine brightly, making him the perfect companion for anyone seeking a loyal friend. He is young, healthy, and ready to bring joy to the home of whoever welcomes him. Gender: Male. Age: 10 months. Size: Small (8 kg, 47 cm in length, 39 cm in height) Health: Vaccinated and neutered. Personality: Sociable, affectionate, cheerful, and gets along well with other dogs (both male and female). Location: Lamezia Terme. Ciro is ready to travel long distances to reach his new family. If you're looking for a little four-legged friend who can bring happiness and companionship into your life, Ciro might be the perfect dog for you!

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CIRO Per contattarci manda un messagio 🇮🇹​ ​Ciro è un adorabile cagnolino che cerca una nuova famiglia che gli offra amore e stabilità. Purtroppo il suo proprietario ha problemi di salute e la sua famiglia non può più occuparsi di lui. Nonostante queste difficoltà, l'energia positiva e la personalità amichevole di Ciro brillano, rendendolo il compagno perfetto per chiunque cerchi un amico fedele. È giovane, sano e pronto a portare gioia nella casa di chiunque decida di accoglierlo. Sesso: MaschioEtà: 10 mesi. Taglia: Piccola (8 kg, 47 cm di lunghezza, 39 cm di altezza)​Salute: Vaccinato e castrato. Carattere: Socievole, affettuoso, allegro, va d’accordo con altri cani (maschi e femmine) Dove si trova: Lamezia TermeCiro è pronto a percorrere lunghe distanze per raggiungere la sua nuova famiglia.​Se stai cercando un piccolo amico a quattro zampe che sappia portare felicità e compagnia nella tua vita, Ciro potrebbe essere il cane perfetto per te! 🇬🇧​Ciro is an adorable little dog looking for a new family to offer him love and stability.Sadly, his owner is experiencing health issues, and their family can no longer manage to care for him. Despite these challenges, Ciro’s positive energy and friendly personality shine brightly, making him the perfect companion for anyone seeking a loyal friend. He is young, healthy, and ready to bring joy to the home of whoever welcomes him.Gender: Male. Age: 10 months. Size: Small (8 kg, 47 cm in length, 39 cm in height)Health: Vaccinated and neuteredPersonality: Sociable, affectionate, cheerful, and gets along well with other dogs (both male and female) Location: Lamezia TermeCiro is ready to travel long distances to reach his new family.If you’re looking for a little four-legged friend who can bring happiness and companionship into your life, Ciro might be the perfect dog for you!

Size
Age
Puppy · 10 months
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Fata
Living with CIRO
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing CIRO home

What you'll need for CIRO 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 CIRO

What life with CIRO looks like

CIRO is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Fata in Italy.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇮🇹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 CIRO, answered.

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