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Clark

Male · Adult · 7 years

Clark is a small dog who has been following Jessica for some time and has learned to walk on a leash. He was once timid about the world, but now he enjoys sniffing and walking calmly. A quiet environment is required for Clark. Having a female dog would definitely help him a lot. Clark is a little dog who needs a person with whom to create a special relationship of trust, which is why it is important to make an introductory process that allows you to get to know each other's character, with its strengths and weaknesses, and vice versa, allowing Clark to get to know the adopter, avoiding him from feeling lost with a stranger in the house. It will take time and energy, but it will be beautiful. He is not suitable for families with children.

IT·Show original

aria Jessica è da tempo che lo segue e gli ha fatto imparare anche ad andare al guinzaglio e se prima era timoroso verso il mondo, ora Clark si diletta tra annusate e camminate tranquille. Si richiede per Clark un contesto tranquillo. Sicuramente ci fosse una femmina lo aiuterebbe molto. Clark è un cagnolino che ha bisogno di una persona con cui creare un rapporto speciale di fiducia, ecco perchè è importante fare un percorso conoscitivo che permetta di conoscere il carattere, con i suoi pregi ed i suoi eventuali difetti, e viceversa che permetta a Clark di conoscere l'adottante, evitandogli di ritrovarsi subito spaesato con uno sconosciuto in casa. Si impiegheranno tempo ed energie ma sarà bellissmo. Non è adatto a famiglie con bambini.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Il Rifugio del Cane
Living with Clark
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Il Rifugio del Cane · Italy

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Clark home

What you'll need for Clark 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 Clark

What life with Clark looks like

Clark is a small adult dog waiting at Il Rifugio del Cane in Italy.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇹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 Clark, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Clark?
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 Clark on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Clark 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 Clark 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 Clark 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 Clark 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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