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Adopt Nica

Female · Adult · 6 years

Nica is estimated to be 6 years old, breed chipin (a mix of pinscher and chihuahua), arrived at the dog shelter at the beginning of February: found tied to a traffic post in Avola's ring road with her mammary glands full of milk.Nica is a small female dog who has lived in a house, does not soil, does not bark, is used to a leash, sociable with her kind and people.She has recently undergone an operation to remove her mammary glands and sterilization and has recovered very well.Negative to Mediterranean parasites, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped.Nica is currently in a foster home in Avola and is waiting for someone to offer her a home and a lot of serenity for the next few years.She will reward you with infinite love and many smiles! She is available for adoption in the area and in Central and Northern Italy, after the usual pre and post adoption placement process:Pre and post adoption placement interviewsSign adoption formsFor any information, message WhatsApp at 3478059303 or email to [email protected]Do not forget that a dog will depend on you for the rest of its life, therefore, no changes of heart or "trials" are allowed, so if you are not more than sure that you are able to take care of her, do not call us, thank you. Apply for adoption by completing the questionnaire.

Read original (it)

Nica età stimata 6 anni, razza chipin ( mix pinscher chihuahua) è arrivata in canile ai primi di febbraio: trovata legata ad un paracarro della circonvallazione di Avola con le mammelle piene di latte.Nica è una cagnolina che ha vissuto in casa, non sporca non abbaia, abituata al guinzaglio, socievole con i suoi simili e con le persone.Ha subito un intervento di asportazione delle mammelle e di sterilizzazione da poco e si è ripresa alla grande.Negativa alle parassitosi mediterranee, vaccinata, sverminata e microchippata.Nica si trova in stallo casalingo ad Avola e aspetta che qualcuno voglia offrirle una casa e tanta serenità per i prossimi anni.Lei saprà ricompensarvi con amore infinito e tanti sorrisi!E' adottabile in zona e in Centro e Nord Italia, dopo consueto iter pre e post affido:Colloqui pre e post affido Firma moduli adozione​Per eventuali informazioni messaggio WhatsApp al 3478059303 oppure email a Non dimenticate che un cane dipenderà da voi per il resto della sua vita quindi, per il suo bene, non sono ammessi ripensamenti di sorta o "prove", perciò, se non siete più che sicuri di essere in grado di occuparvene, non chiamateci, grazie.​Candidarsi all'adozione compilando il questionario.​

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Canisciolti ODV
Living with Nica
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Canisciolti ODV · Italy

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Nica home

What you'll need for Nica 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 Nica

What life with Nica looks like

Nica is a adult dog waiting at Canisciolti ODV 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 Nica, answered.

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