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HIRO

Mixed Breed · Female

He has always been free, because he chose it, or because something from his previous life probably didn't suit him at all. Unfortunately, he has been in a dog shelter for too long. Confinement and deprivation, despite efforts to make his stay as peaceful as possible, just don't suit him. He is suffering a lot in the cage and needs someone who will allow him to return to freedom but discover companionship. He is kind, gentle, and sociable, and compatibility with other animals can be tested. He is a wonderful German shepherd who will only be able to give a wonderful life to whoever wants him. Age: 2014 background:

IT·Show original

E’ sempre stato libero, perchè lo ha scelto, o perchè qualcosa, della sua vita precedente, probabilmente non gli piaceva affatto. Purtroppo, è in canile da troppo tempo. E la reclusione e la deprivazione, nonostante si cerchi di render la sua permanenza più serena possibile, proprio non gli vanno a genio. Sta soffrendo tantissimo il box ed ha bisogno di qualcuno che gli permetta di tornare alla libertà ma scoprire la condivisione. E’ buono, dolce e socievole, e si possono testare compatibilità con altri animali. E’ un meraviglioso pastore tedesco, che non potrà altro che dare a chi lo vorrà un’esistenza meravigliosa. Età: 2014 Provenienza: Comune Pistoia

Size
Age
Location
🇮🇹Pistoia
Shelter
ENPA Pistoia
Cared for by ENPA Pistoia · PistoiaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing HIRO home

What you'll need for HIRO 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 HIRO

What life with HIRO looks like

HIRO is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at ENPA Pistoia in Pistoia.

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 HIRO, answered.

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