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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

A male dog around 7 years old, medium size Hammer, is one of those dogs that stays in your heart from the first glance, not for his strength or his imposing size, but for his story. A tough story, but today it speaks of rebirth. When he was rescued, Hammer was a shadow of himself: battered, malnourished, dehydrated, emaciated, a body that told of suffering and abandonment. He was so fragile that it seemed a breath was enough to make him fall. Yet, in his eyes there was still a spark: the desire to trust, to start over. The veterinarians examined him thoroughly, and, against all expectations, all the tests were negative. No disease, no serious pathology: just extreme malnutrition and a lot of dehydration. Hammer was not sick: he was neglected. From that day his rebirth began. A recovery that moves. Today Hammer is changing before our eyes. Every day he gains some weight, his coat becomes shiny, his gaze more alive. He discovered that the world can be good, that hands can caress and not just hurt. And he also discovered a great passion: balls. He loves them, he plays with enthusiasm, like a puppy recovering lost time. He is sweet, affectionate, grateful. A dog who, despite everything, has not lost the ability to love.

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Maschio di circa 7 anni, tg media Hammer è uno di quei cani che ti restano nel cuore già dal primo sguardo, non per la sua forza o per la sua imponenza, ma per la sua storia. Una storia dura, che però oggi parla di rinascita. Quando è stato recuperato, Hammer era l’ombra di sé stesso: malconcio, denutrito, disidratato, emaciato, un corpo che raccontava sofferenza e abbandono. Era così fragile che sembrava bastasse un soffio per farlo cadere. Eppure, nei suoi occhi c’era ancora una scintilla: la voglia di fidarsi, di ricominciare. I veterinari lo hanno visitato a fondo e, contro ogni aspettativa, tutti i test sono risultati negativi. Nessuna malattia, nessuna patologia grave: solo un’estrema denutrizione e tanta, troppa disidratazione. Hammer non era malato: era stato trascurato. Da quel giorno è iniziata la sua rinascita. Un recupero che commuove Oggi Hammer sta cambiando a vista d’occhio. Ogni giorno mette su un po’ di peso, il pelo torna lucido, lo sguardo più vivo. Ha scoperto che il mondo può essere buono, che le mani possono accarezzare e non solo far male. E ha scoperto anche una grande passione: le palline. Le adora, ci gioca con entusiasmo, come un cucciolo che recupera il tempo perduto. È dolce, affettuoso, riconoscente. Un cane che, nonostante tutto, non ha perso la capacità di amare.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇮🇹Asti (Piemonte)
Shelter
Canile Municipale di Asti
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Hammer home

What you'll need for Hammer 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 Hammer

What life with Hammer looks like

Hammer is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Canile Municipale di Asti in Asti (Piemonte).

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.

Asti (Piemonte), Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hammer, answered.

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