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American Staffordshire Terrier · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

Hello everyone! 🐾 Let me introduce myself: Gaspare. I'm a handsome American Staffordshire mix, born in 2021, so yes, I'm in the prime of my life! 💪 I'm vaccinated, microchipped and neutered: all in order 😉 I weigh about 25 kg, but don't worry: I'm much more delicate than I look! My character? I've had a great journey, I'm desensitized and on a leash I'm really TOP (the words of my human volunteers!). I like to walk calmly, without stress, enjoying every moment. With people I get along, especially adults and also the elderly: I can be a respectful and present companion. With children and cats we still need to get to know each other better, while with other dogs I can make friends... as long as the introduction is done properly. I adapt easily to life: a house with a garden? Fantastic! An apartment?

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Ciao a tutti! 🐾 Mi presento: Gaspare. Sono un bel meticcio tipo amstaff, nato nel 2021 quindi sì, sono nel pieno della mia forma! 💪 Sono vaccinato, chippato e sterilizzato: insomma, tutto in regola 😉 Peso circa 25 kg, ma tranquilli: sono molto più delicato di quanto sembri! Il mio carattere? Ho fatto un bel percorso e al guinzaglio sono davvero TOP (parola dei miei volontari umani!). Mi piace passeggiare tranquillo, senza stress, godendomi ogni momento e ogni carezza che apprezzo moltissimo. Adoro gli esseri umani anche se posso sembrare timido al primo approccio basta una carezza e sono già a pancia all’aria! Sono un cane “di strada” e non ho avuto belle esperienze con i miei simili (ancora ne porto i segni…) sono diffidente ma con una guida corretta e un approccio graduale riuscirò a superare le mie paure.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇮🇹Cornaredo
Shelter
Pet Rescue Italia
Living with Gaspare
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Pet Rescue Italia · CornaredoLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gaspare home

What you'll need for Gaspare 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 Gaspare

What life with Gaspare looks like

Gaspare is a medium-sized adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Pet Rescue Italia in Cornaredo.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gaspare, answered.

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