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Adopt Fiocco

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 16 years

Name Fiocco Year of birth 2010 Gender Male Size Medium Breed Terrier mix In dog shelter since 2013 Summary characteristics Ideal home In the countryside, not city Ideal family 1-2 people Living with children No Lifestyle from quiet to active Preference for physical contact No Living with other dogs to evaluate Living with other animals to evaluate

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NomeFioccoAnno di nascita2010SessoMaschioTagliaMediaRazzaIncrocio terrierIn canile dal2013Caratteristiche in sintesiCasa idealeNel verde, no cittàFamiglia ideale1/2 personeConvivenza con bambiniNoStile di vitada tranquillo a attivoPiacere al contatto fisicoNoConvivenza con altri canida valutareConvivenza con altri animalida valutare

Size
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Canile Il Cascinotto
Living with Fiocco
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Canile Il Cascinotto · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Fiocco home

What you'll need for Fiocco 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 Fiocco

What life with Fiocco looks like

Fiocco 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 Fiocco, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Fiocco?
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 Fiocco on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Fiocco 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 Fiocco 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 Fiocco 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 Fiocco 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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