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Adopt Orso

Male · Young · 3 years

Orso, wonderful large puppy of 2 and a half years. He is a small dog kind and sensitive who needs a bit of time to become comfortable with people in front of him. He is making great progress! He loves walking in quiet areas. Looking for a loving family that understands his difficulties and helps him overcome them by giving him security, making him feel loved and safe!

Read original (it)

Orso, stupendo cucciolone di 2 anni e mezzo. E’ un cagnolino dolce e sensibile che ha bisogno di un po’ di tempo per prendere confidenza con chi ha davanti. Sta facendo passi da gigante! Adora passeggiare in zone tranquille. Cerca famiglia affettuosa che comprenda le sue difficoltà e che lo aiuti a superarle dandogli sicurezza, facendolo sentire amato e al sicuro! Guarda Tutti i Nostri Cani in Adozione

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇮🇹Turin
Shelter
Canile Oasi Torino
Living with Orso
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Cared for by Canile Oasi Torino · Turin

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Orso home

What you'll need for Orso 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 Orso

What life with Orso looks like

Orso is a extra-large young adult dog waiting at Canile Oasi Torino in Turin.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Needs time to build confidence with new people, requires patient and understanding family

🇮🇹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 Orso, answered.

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