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Kurt

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Has no one still called to adopt this wonderful dog? His name is Kurt, he’s 1 year old, medium-sized but well-behaved, and he’s spending the best years of his life all alone in a kennel. Kurt needs a family—someone to help him grow, to offer him new experiences, someone he can turn to when he’s feeling uncertain, and lots of fun activities, games, and walks to share together. We’re waiting for you—come meet him! For more information and to schedule an appointment, please call 348 101 3553.

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Davvero nessuno ha ancora chiamato per adottare questa meraviglia? Lui è Kurt, 1 anno, taglia media contenuta, e sta passando la sua età più bella da solo dentro a un box. Kurt ha bisogno di una famiglia, di crescere facendo nuove esperienze, di avere qualcuno a cui fare riferimento quando è in difficoltà e di condividere tante belle attività, giochi e passeggiate. Vi aspettiamo, venite a conoscerlo! Per info e appuntamenti contattare il 348 101 3553 .

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto
Cared for by Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Kurt home

What you'll need for Kurt 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 Kurt

What life with Kurt looks like

Kurt is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto in Italy.

An young 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.

Italy, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kurt, answered.

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