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Michael

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Michael (white and black) is a very timid small dog, for this reason, despite his small size, he cannot win anyone's heart. For now, he does not accept physical contact, nor being dressed, but he doesn't hide in our presence and accepts treats from hands. For him we are looking for patient people, not superficial, who have a garden but keep him mainly inside the house and who gradually get him used to the leash, creating a relationship of trust. The presence of another friendly dog in the family with a confident character can be helpful.

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Michael (bianco e nero) è un cagnolino timidissimo, per questo nonostante la piccola taglia, non riesce a far breccia nel cuore di nessuno. Per il momento non accetta il contatto fisico, nè la vestizione, ma non si nasconde in nostra presenza ed accetta i bocconcini dalle mani. Per lui cerchiamo persone pazienti, non superficiali, che abbiano un giardino ma lo tengano principalmente in casa e che lo abituino piano piano al guinzaglio, creando un rapporto di fiducia. L apresenza nella famiglia di un altro cane accogliente e dal carattere sicuro può essere un aiuto.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇮🇹Brescia
Shelter
Canile Rifugio di Brescia
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Bringing Michael home

What you'll need for Michael 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 Michael

What life with Michael looks like

Michael is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Canile Rifugio di Brescia in Brescia.

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.

Brescia, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Michael, answered.

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