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Adopt Gigio

Mixed Breed · Male

Our Gigio is looking for a home. Calling him a sweet small dog would be limiting... Gigio is calm, serene, and very affectionate, seeking cuddles without being intrusive, at times we could even call him discreet. He is an extraordinary small dog, yet also unfortunate. Although young, when he arrived at the animal shelter, our veterinarians found a minor delay in the mitral valve, which requires supportive therapy. A simple therapy ( Gigio is good at taking pills) that will accompany him for his entire life. And his life can still be normal, like any other dog, without limitations. A life that doesn't deserve to be lived in an animal shelter, but deserves the warmth of a family. Gigio, as you can see from the photos, is a small-sized dog with rough, similar to a spinone coat. Vaccinated, negative for heartworm. If you want to meet the little Gigio, we await you at Mira animal shelter every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Info 347.

Read original (it)

Il nostro Gigio cerca casa. Definirlo un cagnolino dolce sarebbe limitativo….Gigio è pacato, sereno ed affettuosissimo, cerca le coccole ma senza invadenza, in alcuni momenti potremmo definirlo addirittura discreto. È un cagnolino straordinario ma anche sfortunato. Pur giovane, al suo arrivo in rifugio, i nostri veterinari hanno riscontrato un piccolo ritardo alla valvola mitrale, che richiede una terapia di supporto. Una terapia semplice (Gigio è bravo anche a prendere le pastiglie ) che però lo dovrà accompagnare per tutta la vita. E la sua potrà essere così una vita normale, una vita come qualsiasi altro cane, senza limitazioni. Una vita che non merita di essere vissuta in rifugio, ma che merita il calore di una famiglia. Gigio come vedete dalle foto è un cagnolino di taglia piccola, con pelo ruvido simil spinoncino. Vaccinato, negativo alla filaria. Se volete conoscere il piccolo Gigio, vi aspettiamo in rifugio di Mira tutti i giorni dalle 13.00 alle 16.00 . Info 347.6455649

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇮🇹Venezia VE
Shelter
ENPA Mira — Il Rifugio del Cane (Venezia)
Living with Gigio
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Cared for by ENPA Mira — Il Rifugio del Cane (Venezia) · Venezia VELearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gigio home

What you'll need for Gigio 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 Gigio

What life with Gigio looks like

Gigio is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at ENPA Mira — Il Rifugio del Cane (Venezia) in Venezia VE.

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 Gigio, answered.

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