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NIKO

Male · Senior · 19 years

mixed-breed dog, large size (26-45 kg), short coat of reddish color with white chest, Comes from a Spanish kennel Character: He is very good with people, but not social with dogs At the animal shelter from:

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meticcio, taglia grande (26-45 kg), pelo corto di colore fulvo con petto bianco, Proviene da una perrera spagnola Carattere: E' molto buono con le persone, ma non è socievole con i cani Al rifugio da: 28-03-2013

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 19 years
Location
🇮🇹Casale Monferrato
Shelter
Lega del Cane Casale Monferrato
Living with NIKO
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Bringing NIKO home

What you'll need for NIKO in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

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    €35–45
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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About NIKO

What life with NIKO looks like

NIKO is a large senior dog waiting at Lega del Cane Casale Monferrato in Casale Monferrato.

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.

Casale Monferrato, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting NIKO, answered.

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