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Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 10 months

DAFNE is still looking for a home!! She is still here with us, this very sweet puppy! Dafne deserves a family, to experience life, to play, to learn, to be protected and loved! Dafne has a curious character and studies situations before facing them, she needs to trust and rely on someone, she is energetic but never excessive, already good on the leash, she is waiting for someone who will show her the way to discover the world outside, who understands her "reflective pauses" and accompanies her on fun adventures! Dafne is about 10 months old and is waiting for you here!

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DAFNE cerca ancora casa!! È ancora qui con noi questa cucciolona dolcissima! Dafne merita una famiglia, merita di vivere esperienze, di giocare, di imparare, di essere protetta ed amata! Dafne ha un carattere curioso e studia bene le situazioni prima di affrontarle, ha bisogno di fidarsi ed affidarsi, è energica ma mai eccessiva, già brava al guinzaglio, aspetta solo una persona che le indichi la strada per conoscere il mondo fuori, che comprenda le sue “pause riflessive” e la accompagni in divertenti avventure! Dafne ha circa 10 mesi ed è qui che vi aspetta! Per info e appuntamenti 348 1013553

Size
Age
Puppy · 10 months
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Dafne home

What you'll need for Dafne 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 Dafne

What life with Dafne looks like

Dafne is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto 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 Dafne, answered.

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