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DEXTER

Male · Adult · 4 years

Imposing physique and deep gaze: his is a story of distrust and rebirth. Upon arrival at the shelter, he did not trust anyone and every attempt at approach was met with resistance. But thanks to the patient and continuous work of the volunteers, Dexter began to open up. Today, Dexter lets himself go, gives himself, in his own way, at his own pace, with his own rules. He is not a dog for everyone. We are looking for someone experienced, responsible, with the necessary sensitivity to accompany him, day by day, towards full trust. If you think you are the right person, Dexter is waiting for you.

IT·Show original

Fisico imponente e sguardo profondo: la sua è una storia fatta di diffidenza e rinascita. All'arrivo in rifugio non si fidava di nessuno e ogni tentativo di avvicinamento era un muro. Ma grazie al lavoro paziente e continuo dei volontari, Dexter ha iniziato ad aprirsi. Oggi Dexter si lascia andare, si concede, a modo suo, con i suoi tempi, con le sue regole. Non è un cane per tutti. Cerchiamo per lui una persona esperta, responsabile, con la sensibilità necessaria per accompagnarlo, giorno dopo giorno, verso una fiducia piena. Se pensi di essere la persona giusta, Dexter ti aspetta.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇮🇹Verona
Shelter
ENPA Verona
Living with DEXTER
  • Neutered
Cared for by ENPA Verona · Verona

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing DEXTER home

What you'll need for DEXTER 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 DEXTER

What life with DEXTER looks like

DEXTER is a large adult dog waiting at ENPA Verona in Verona.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Verona, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting DEXTER, answered.

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