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Adopt Niche

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

OIPA volunteers from Serino, in the province of Avellino, are doing everything they can to help Niche, a dog who has spent his whole life chained up. Niche has never known a sincere touch, nor the warmth of a loving and respectful embrace. Let's help this very sweet dog regain his lost dignity. Niche is a very affectionate and sociable dog, despite the suffering he has endured. Niche is 10 years old, a large breed, compatible with other dogs, and has a unique kindness. He comes from Campania, microchipped, vaccinated, and dewormed. He can arrive after a proper pre-adoption placement with an authorized transfer. Let's make this Christmas miracle happen, save Niche from an unworthy life!

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I volontari OIPA di Serino, in provincia di Avellino, stanno facendo il possibile per aiutare Niche, una cane detenuto per tutta la vita ad una catena. Niche non ha mai conosciuto una carezza sincera, né il tepore di un abbraccio pieno di amore e rispetto. Aiutiamo questo dolcissimo cane a riconquistare la dignità perduta. Niche è un cane molto affettuoso e socievole, nonostante la sofferenza che gli è stata inflitta. Niche ha 10 anni, è una taglia grande, è compatibile con altri cani ed è di una bontà unica. Arriva dalla Campania, chippato, vaccinato e sverminato. Può arrivare dopo prassi pre-affido con staffetta autorizzata. Facciamo questo miracolo di Natale, salviamo Niche da una vita indegna!

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
OIPA Italy
Living with Niche
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Bringing Niche home

What you'll need for Niche 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 Niche

What life with Niche looks like

Niche is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at OIPA Italy in Rome.

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.

Note from the shelter: Rescue from chained life - may need rehabilitation and patience

🇮🇹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 Niche, answered.

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