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Husky · Female · Young · 3 years

Announcement of 03/12/2023 Gender: Female Age: 3 years Size: Large Temperament: alpha female, very good with humans, territorial with strong-willed females Hello everyone, my name is GRETEL, a beautiful large mixed breed Husky-Akita Inu looking for a loving family to welcome me forever! I am an alpha female with a strong and determined character. Despite my dominant personality, I am extremely affectionate and very good with humans. I love spending time with people, receiving cuddles and showing all my love. I am territorial with other strong-willed female dogs, so it is important that my future family knows how to manage this characteristic. With male dogs and humans, however, I get along without any problems. My protective nature and strong temperament make me a loyal and trustworthy companion. I am looking for a family that understands my needs and my unique character. I need space to move and a confident guide who knows how to appreciate my qualities. If you have experience with large dogs and are looking for a strong and affectionate companion, I am the perfect choice for you. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ADOPTIONS, CALL US AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!

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Annuncio del 03/12/2023 Sesso: Femmina Età: 3 anni Taglia: grande Carattere: femmina alfa, buonissima con gli umani, territoriale con femmine carattere importante Ciao a tutti, mi chiamo Gretel, una splendida mix Husky-Akita Inu di taglia grande in cerca di una famiglia amorevole che mi accolga per sempre! Sono una femmina alfa dal carattere forte e deciso. Nonostante la mia personalità dominante, sono estremamente affettuosa e buonissima con gli umani. Adoro passare il tempo con le persone, ricevere coccole e dimostrare tutto il mio amore. Sono territoriale con le altre femmine di carattere importante, quindi è importante che la mia futura famiglia sappia gestire questa mia caratteristica. Con i cani maschi e con gli umani, invece, vado d’accordo senza problemi. La mia natura protettiva e il mio temperamento forte mi rendono una compagna leale e fidata. Sto cercando una famiglia che comprenda le mie esigenze e il mio carattere unico. Ho bisogno di spazio per muovermi e di una guida sicura che sappia valorizzare le mie qualità. Se hai esperienza con cani di grossa taglia e cerchi una compagna forte e affettuosa, io sono la scelta perfetta per te. PER INFO ED ADOZIONI CHIAMACI E PRENDI APPUNTAMENTO!

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Casa del Cane Vagabondo
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Cared for by Casa del Cane Vagabondo · ItalyLearn about Husky

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing GRETEL home

What you'll need for GRETEL 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 GRETEL

What life with GRETEL looks like

GRETEL is a large young adult husky dog waiting at Casa del Cane Vagabondo in Italy.

An young 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 GRETEL, answered.

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