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Ecthor

Pit Bull Terrier · Male · Senior · 9 years

Hello everyone, my name is Ector, I am a very beautiful male Pitbull with a red-brown coat, born on October 18, 2017. I have a strong and determined character, a distinctive characteristic of my breed. At first I may seem a bit tough, but with an initial period of getting to know each other, we will establish a bond of mutual trust and love. I am a dog that requires patience and understanding as we get to know each other, I am sure you will understand me! Due to my strong nature, I would prefer to be the only dog in the family. I am ready to learn to share my affection with anyone who is willing to offer me a loving and welcoming home. Come and meet me!

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Ciao a tutti, mi chiamo Ector, sono un bellissimo Pitbull maschio col manto rosso bruno, nato il 18 Ottobre 2017. Ho un carattere forte e determinato, caratteristica peculiare della mia razza. All’inizio posso sembrarti un po’ duro, ma con un percorso di conoscenza iniziale, instaureremo un legame di fiducia e amore reciproco. Sono un cane che richiede pazienza e comprensione mentre ci conosciamo, sono sicuro che mi capirai! Data la mia natura forte, preferirei essere l’unico cane in famiglia. Sono pronto a imparare a condividere il mio affetto con chiunque sia disposto a offrirmi una casa amorevole e accogliente. Vieni a conoscermi!

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Canile di Comacchio

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Ecthor

What life with Ecthor looks like

Ecthor is a senior pit bull terrier dog waiting at Canile di Comacchio 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 often microchipped and sterilized before leaving, but confirm with the shelter. Some public canili rifugio waive adoption fees, so ask the shelter about fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ecthor, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ecthor?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Canile di Comacchio handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ecthor on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ecthor if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Canile di Comacchio whether they will for Ecthor, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ecthor already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Ecthor. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Canile di Comacchio, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ecthor isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Canile di Comacchio about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ecthor 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.