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Adopt Dandi

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 14 years

Name Dandi Year of birth 2012 Sex Male Size Medium Breed Pit Bull In dog shelter since 2023 Summary characteristics Ideal home In the green, not city Ideal family 1/2 people Living with children To be assessed Lifestyle From calm to active Preference for physical contact Yes Living with other dogs To be assessed, preferably females Living with other animals To be assessed

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NomeDandiAnno di nascita2012SessoMaschioTagliaMediaRazzaPit BullIn canile dal2023Caratteristiche in sintesiCasa idealeNel verde, no cittàFamiglia ideale1/2 personeConvivenza con bambinida valutareStile di vitada tranquillo a attivoPiacere al contatto fisicoSìConvivenza con altri canida valutare, meglio se femmineConvivenza con altri animalida valutare

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Canile Il Cascinotto
Living with Dandi
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Dandi home

What you'll need for Dandi 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 Dandi

What life with Dandi looks like

Dandi is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Canile Il Cascinotto 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 Dandi, answered.

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