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Ciuffo

Male · Senior · 15 years

15 years old with contagious cheerfulness, Ciuffo is looking for a new family to fill with affection. Who says older dogs spend all day sleeping? Ciuffo has the spirit of a playful puppy trapped in the body of a wise and sweet veteran. Requirement for adoption: continuous cuddle sessions on the couch, where he might fall asleep snoring like a small tractor.

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15 anni portati con un'allegria contagiosa e sta cercando una nuova famiglia da riempire di affetto. Chi lo dice che i cani anziani passano tutto il giorno a dormire? Ciuffo ha lo spirito di un cucciolo intaprendente intrappolato nel corpo di un saggio e dolcissimo veterano. Obbligo per la sua adozione: sessioni continuate di coccole sul divano, dove potrebbe addormentarsi russando come un piccolo trattore.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Il Rifugio del Cane
Cared for by Il Rifugio del Cane · Italy
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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Ciuffo home

What you'll need for Ciuffo 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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Ciuffo

What life with Ciuffo looks like

Ciuffo is a small senior dog waiting at Il Rifugio del Cane in Italy.

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 Ciuffo, answered.

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