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Adopt KIKO

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Announcement of 10/04/2025 Gender: Male Age: 4 years Size: Medium to large breed Temperament: Initially tries to figure out who is in front of him (typical of the breed), but then becomes wildly affectionate. Hello everyone, my name is KIKO, a beautiful three-year-old Akita Inu looking for a loving family to welcome me forever! I am a medium to large-sized dog with a unique and fascinating personality. As is typical of my breed, I initially try to figure out who I'm facing, but don't be fooled by my initial reserve. Once I feel comfortable, I become wildly affectionate and become the most loving and loyal companion you could wish for. I am looking for a family that appreciates my special character and is ready to dedicate time and love to me. With patience and gentleness, I'm sure we will create a strong and unbreakable bond. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ADOPTIONS CALL US AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!

Read original (it)

Annuncio del 10/04/2025 Sesso: Maschio Età: 4 anni Taglia: Taglia medio grande Carattere: Inizialmente cerca di capire chi ha di fronte (tipico della razza), ma poi si lascia andare a coccole sfrenate. Ciao a tutti, mi chiamo Kiko, un bellissimo Akita Inu di tre anni in cerca di una famiglia amorevole che mi accolga per sempre! Sono un cane di taglia medio-grande con un carattere unico e affascinante. Come è tipico della mia razza, all’inizio cerco di capire chi ho di fronte, ma non lasciarti ingannare dalla mia riservatezza iniziale. Una volta che mi sento a mio agio, mi lascio andare a coccole sfrenate e divento il compagno più affettuoso e leale che si possa desiderare. Sono alla ricerca di una famiglia che sappia apprezzare il mio carattere speciale e che sia pronta a dedicarmi tempo e amore. Con pazienza e dolcezza, sono sicuro che creeremo un legame forte e indissolubile. PER INFO ED ADOZIONI CHIAMACI E PRENDI APPUNTAMENTO!

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Casa del Cane Vagabondo
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Cared for by Casa del Cane Vagabondo · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing KIKO home

What you'll need for KIKO 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 KIKO

What life with KIKO looks like

KIKO is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Casa del Cane Vagabondo in Italy.

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 KIKO, answered.

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