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Nonno Lino

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 13 years

On our way back from the pharmacy, we encountered him, sticking his nose out of a ditch. Thin, skeletal, and so weak he couldn't push himself out. A toothless old man, in very poor physical condition when found, but now much better. We don't know anything about him, but just looking into his eyes for a moment while he's sitting next to us on the front seat, it was easy to imagine all the pain he must have endured over the years until now. Indefinite age, but he's probably around 12 or 13 years old. Nonno Lino is now with us at the animal shelter, and we will try to give him all the love possible and the care that he probably never had. animal shelter Zampesarde. Website: www.zampesarde.it adoption info: 393/9515573. Email:

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Di rientro dalla farmacia ci siamo imbattuti in lui, che ha messo il muso fuori da una cunetta. Magro, scheletrico e privo di forze a tal punto da non riuscire a darsi la spinta per uscire da lì.Un nonnino sdentato, in pessime condizioni fisiche in fase di ritrovamento ma ora sta molto meglio. Non sappiamo nulla di lui, ma è bastato guardarlo negli occhi anche solo per un momento, mentre è qui accanto a noi sul sedile anteriore, per immaginare tutto il dolore che abbia potuto vivere per anni, fino adesso. Età indefinita ma avrà sui 12/13 anni.Nonno LINO da oggi è da noi in Rifugio, e cercheremo di dargli tutto l’amore possibile e le cure che probabilmente non ha mai avuto.Rifugio Zampesarde. Sito: www.zampesarde.it info adozioni : 393/9515573. Email :

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Zampesarde
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Bringing Nonno Lino home

What you'll need for Nonno Lino 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
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    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
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    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
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Nonno Lino

What life with Nonno Lino looks like

Nonno Lino is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Zampesarde 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 Nonno Lino, answered.

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