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DESI

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 6 months

It is a young puppy who just arrived with her siblings, they were born on the street without any human contact, not knowing what a friendly hand was until their rescue and saving. We are looking for a wonderful adoption for them, come with patience, calmness, and the awareness that they will not come to you seeking cuddles. DESI is the bravest one right now. The presence of other dogs in the family will help them a lot, they trust (rightly) only their own kind. Age: 2024 background:

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è una cucciolona appena arrivata con i fratelli, sono nati in strada senza contatti umani, senza sapere cosa sia una mano amica fino al loro recupero e salvataggio. Cerchiamo una meravigliosa adozione per loro, venite armati di pazienza, calma e con la consapevolezza che non verranno da voi in cerca di coccole. Desi è la più coraggiosa al momento. La presenza di altri cani in famiglia li aiuterà molto, si fidano (giustamente) solo dei propri simili Età : 2024 Provenienza : Progetto ENPA

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Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇮🇹Pistoia
Shelter
ENPA Pistoia
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Bringing DESI home

What you'll need for DESI 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 DESI

What life with DESI looks like

DESI is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at ENPA Pistoia in Pistoia.

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.

Pistoia, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting DESI, answered.

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