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Adopt iPOD

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 6 months

Ipod was chosen as the name because in 2011 these devices were very popular at the time, and the pronunciation was short and cheerful. This friendly dachshund has always been sunny, mild-mannered, and sociable. Adopted as a puppy during his teenage years, he has spent his entire life in the shelter, enjoying the companionship of various residents. He is very patient, even with puppies, and loves to sit on a bench, curious about new experiences and the visitors who come to the shelter.

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iPOD Per contattarci manda un messagio 🇮🇹 ​Ipod dal nome originale poiché nel 2011 si usavano questi dispositivi per ascoltare musica. La pronuncia era breve e allegra. Questo simpatico cane meticcio bassotto marrone è sempre stato solare, mite, socievole. Accolto da cucciolo adolescente ha trascorso una vita al rifugio alternando compagnia di convivenza. Paziente anche coi cuccioli. Ama sedersi sopra una panchina ed è curioso i visitatori del rifugio e di fare esperienze nuove. 🇬🇧 The name iPod was chosen in 2011 because these devices were very popular at the time, and the pronunciation was short and cheerful. This friendly dachshund has always been sunny, mild-mannered, and sociable. Adopted as a puppy during his teenage years, he has spent his entire life in the shelter, enjoying the companionship of various residents. He is very patient, even with puppies, and loves to sit on a bench, curious about new experiences and the visitors who come to the shelter.

Size
Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Fata
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing iPOD home

What you'll need for iPOD 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 iPOD

What life with iPOD looks like

iPOD is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Fata in Italy.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇮🇹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 iPOD, answered.

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