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Ira

Female · Senior · 9 years

I am a small female dog with a big smile! I am a bundle of energy, vitality, and friendliness. It only takes a moment to charge me up and for this reason, few are able to keep up with me. I like being in the company of people, but I prefer to stay away from other dogs. I get attached quickly, although sometimes I don't realize that I am a bit of a physical dog. I'm looking for a person as tough as me who will accompany me along the adoption journey.

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Sono una cagnolina dal grande sorriso! Sono un concentrato di energia, vitalità e simpatia. Basta un attimo per caricarmi a molla e per questo in pochi sono in grado di tenermi testa. Mi piace stare in compagnia delle persone, ma preferisco stare alla larga dagli altri cani. Mi affeziono subito, anche se a volte non mi accorgo di essere un cane un po' fisico. Cerco una persona tosta quanto me che mi accompagni lungo il percorso di adozione.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇮🇹Mariano Comense (Como)
Shelter
Gli Amici del Randagio
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Cared for by Gli Amici del Randagio · Mariano Comense (Como)
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ira home

What you'll need for Ira 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 Ira

What life with Ira looks like

Ira is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at Gli Amici del Randagio in Mariano Comense (Como).

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.

Mariano Comense (Como), Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ira, answered.

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