How do I contact the shelter about GINO?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ENPA handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw GINO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt GINO if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ENPA 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 GINO 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 GINO 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 early rather than rehoming privately; they know GINO 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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Mixed Breed · Unknown · 2 years

GINO has spina bifida, a rare genetic condition that requires special care and attention. GINO is now under Enpa's care: when he arrived, he was very shaken and unsettled, but after much care and treatment, he has become perfectly adjusted to the family home, along with other fragile little puppies. He has a very sweet and exuberant personality, gets along very well with all his companions, and especially enjoys playing with the more playful ones. And if no one plays with him, he makes do on his own, and it's a spectacle to watch him playing with the sticks and pinecones he finds in the yard: he nibbles them a bit, then throws them and runs to retrieve them. GINO is a small fragile dog, who needs careful daily care, which is very demanding in terms of hygiene, due to his serious incontinence; he is fed with specific food and it is essential to avoid rough play and jumps, which would be very risky for his back. GINO is a wonderful creature, completely unaware of his health issues. Seeing that with the right care and proper treatment, he can have a life full of stimulation, seeing him play with his companions, run carefree, enjoy the caresses, and catch his gaze showing how safe he now feels, is truly priceless!

Read original (it)

Gino è affetto da spina bifida, una rara malattia genetica che richiede cure e riguardi particolari. Ormai Gino è affidato ad Enpa: quando è arrivato era molto scosso e destabilizzato, ma dopo tante cure e accudimento, si è perfettamente ambientato nella casa famiglia, insieme ad altri cagnolini fragili come lui. Ha un carattere dolcissimo ed esuberante, va veramente d’accordo con tutti i suoi compagni, ovviamente si diverte un mondo con i più giocherelloni. E se nessuno gioca, lui si arrangia ed è uno spettacolo vederlo alle prese con i legnetti e le pigne che trova nel prato: prima li sgranocchia un po’, poi se li lancia e correre a riprenderli. Gino è un cagnolino fragile, che ha bisogno di un accurato accudimento quotidiano, molto impegnativo riguardo all’igiene, per via della grave incontinenza; viene alimentato con cibo specifico ed è indispensabile una particolare attenzione che eviti giochi irruenti e i salti, che risulterebbero molto rischiosi per la sua schiena. Gino è una creatura meravigliosa, del tutto ignara dei suoi problemi di salute. Vedere che col giusto accudimento e le cure appropriate riesce ad avere una vita piena di stimoli, vederlo giocare con i compagni, correre spensierato, godere delle carezze e cogliere il suo sguardo che mostra quanto ora si senta al sicuro, è davvero impagabile!

Size

Small

Age

2 years

Location

🇮🇹Rome

Shelter

ENPA

Living with GINO

✓Good with dogs
✕Has special needs

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About GINO

What life with GINO looks like

GINO is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at ENPA in Rome.

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.

Note from the shelter: Spina bifida - genetic condition requiring special care, incontinence management, specific diet, and avoiding rough play or jumping due to back vulnerability

🇮🇹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 GINO, answered.

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