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Martino

Male · Senior · 14 years

Oct 29, 2024 | adoptable dogs Martino is one of many older dogs at our animal shelter, he is a very calm, gentle, sweet dog and loves to go on a leash. He currently lives with his sister, they both love to go looking for lizards. Placement with the opposite sex to be evaluated. Do not adopt only puppies. It's true, they walk faster, but... we seniors know the way! You will be informed of the news from the dog shelter and we will never give anyone your email C.

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Ott 29, 2024 | cani-adottabili Martino è uno dei tanti anzianotti del nostro rifugio, è un cane molto tranquillo, pacato, dolce e ama andare al guinzaglio. Attualmente vive con sua sorella, insieme amano andare alla ricerca di lucertole. Da valutare inserimento con il sesso opposto. Non adottate solo cuccioli. E’ vero, loro camminano più veloci, ma…noi anziani conosciamo la strada! Sarai informato delle novità del canile e non daremo mai a nessuno la tua email C.da Margitello - Chiaramonte

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Canile Rifugio degli Iblei
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Cared for by Canile Rifugio degli Iblei · Italy
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Martino home

What you'll need for Martino 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 Martino

What life with Martino looks like

Martino is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at Canile Rifugio degli Iblei in Italy.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Martino, answered.

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