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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 14 years

Ippo is a special dog, a good giant of 14 years old weighing almost 60 kilograms. With his big heart and his gentle and peaceful nature, Ippo has won over everyone at the animal shelter. However, his imposing size and leg problems have always made it difficult for him to find a family. Despite everything, Ippo faces each day with extraordinary resilience, showing a strong and loving soul. The advanced age and his large size present some challenges: his legs require constant care to ease the weight of time, and every step he takes tells a story of strength and determination. For a dog like Ippo, life at the animal shelter is difficult, but thanks to the loving care of the staff, he is able to live with dignity. However, our greatest dream is to find him a heart-felt family, willing to give him the peace of a home where he can spend his last years surrounded by love and attention. Caring for an elderly dog like Ippo requires dedication and resources. The costs for treatments, veterinary visits, supplements, and specific food are significant, but every small effort is an investment in his happiness. With your help, we can continue to provide everything necessary for his well-being. We are looking for a heart-felt adoption for Ippo: a aware family, ready to welcome him despite his needs, because Ippo still has a lot to offer. His gentle gaze and peaceful presence make every moment with him a precious gift. Meanwhile, Ippo is also available for a sponsorship adoption, a way to support his daily care and guarantee him a dignified life at the animal shelter. Supporting Ippo means giving a chance to a good giant who, despite everything, has never stopped trusting life. With your help, we can transform his old age into a period of peace and love.

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Ippo è un cane speciale, un gigante buono di 14 anni che pesa quasi 60 chili. Con il suo cuore grande e la sua natura dolce e pacifica, Ippo ha conquistato tutti al rifugio. Tuttavia, la sua stazza imponente e i problemi alle zampe hanno sempre reso difficile per lui trovare una famiglia. Nonostante tutto, Ippo affronta ogni giornata con una straordinaria resilienza, mostrando un’anima forte e amorevole. Gli anni avanzati e la sua grande taglia presentano alcune sfide: le sue zampe richiedono cure costanti per alleviare il peso del tempo, e ogni suo passo racconta una storia di forza e determinazione. Per un cane come Ippo, la vita in rifugio è difficile, ma grazie alle cure amorevoli dello staff, riesce a vivere con dignità. Tuttavia, il nostro sogno più grande è trovare per lui una famiglia del cuore, disposta a dargli la serenità di una casa dove trascorrere i suoi ultimi anni circondato da amore e attenzioni. Prendersi cura di un cane anziano come Ippo richiede dedizione e risorse. Le spese per trattamenti, visite veterinarie, integratori e alimentazione specifica sono ingenti, ma ogni piccolo sforzo è un investimento nella sua felicità. Con il tuo aiuto, possiamo continuare a garantirgli tutto il necessario per il suo benessere. Cerchiamo per Ippo un’adozione del cuore: una famiglia consapevole, pronta ad accoglierlo nonostante le sue esigenze, perché Ippo ha ancora tanto da offrire. Il suo sguardo dolce e la sua presenza pacifica rendono ogni momento con lui un dono prezioso. Nel frattempo, Ippo è anche disponibile per un’adozione a distanza, un modo per supportare le sue cure quotidiane e garantirgli una vita dignitosa nel rifugio. Sostenere Ippo significa dare una possibilità a un gigante buono che, nonostante tutto, non ha mai smesso di fidarsi della vita. Con il tuo aiuto, possiamo trasformare la sua vecchiaia in un periodo di serenità e amore.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇮🇹Alba Adriatica TE
Shelter
Associazione Cani Liberi - Rifugio Canalba
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Cared for by Associazione Cani Liberi - Rifugio Canalba · Alba Adriatica TELearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Ippo home

What you'll need for Ippo 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 Ippo

What life with Ippo looks like

Ippo is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Associazione Cani Liberi - Rifugio Canalba in Alba Adriatica TE.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇮🇹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.

Alba Adriatica TE, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ippo, answered.

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