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Adopt Gino

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Today, Good Morning is given by Gino!! We didn't think to give him a hair cut before taking the photos, but where beauty doesn't reach, charm does and Gino is special! A strange mix of shepherd dogs with the soul of a Maremma dog, he doesn't get along with males and is large in size. He is about 5 years old, but he certainly doesn't look it, often convincing us that he's a large puppy and he's very cute☺️. Gino is already sterilized and is ready to become an important member of a family! Are you ready to be invaded by joy in your home? For information and adoption, you can call or send a WhatsApp message to 348 1013553 Call, call, call🤗!!

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Oggi il Buongiorno ve lo da Gino!! Non abbiamo pensato a fargli la messa in piega prima di fare le foto, ma dove non arriva la bellezza arriva la simpatia e Gino è speciale! Uno strano mix di cani da pastore con l’animo del maremmano, non va d’accordo con i maschi ed è di taglia grande. Ha circa 5 anni che non dimostra assolutamente, spesso ci convince di essere un cucciolone ed è simpaticissimo☺️. Gino è già sterilizzato ed è prontissimo a diventare membro importante di una famiglia! E voi siete pronti a farvi invadere la casa di gioia? Per info e adozione potete chiamare o mandare un messaggio Wapp al 348 1013553 Chiamate chiamate chiamate🤗!!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto
Living with Gino
  • Neutered
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Gino home

What you'll need for Gino 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 Gino

What life with Gino looks like

Gino is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto in Italy.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Gino, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gino?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto 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 — Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto 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 Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto 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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