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OTTO

German Shepherd · Male

His owners were unable to give him proper training, so they had to give him up to the shelter. In his own way, he is affectionate, enjoys playing with a ball and loves walks. Those who want to adopt him will have to follow an educational path. A house with a garden where he can feel free would be best. No male dogs, to be tested with females. Come and meet him. Otto is waiting for his second chance too!

IT·Show original

I suoi proprietari non hanno saputo dargli un'educazione corretta, per questo hanno dovuto cederlo al rifugio. A suo modo e' affettuoso, gioca volentieri con la pallina e ama le passeggiate. Chi volesse adottarlo dovrà seguire un percorso educativo. Sarebbe meglio una casa con giardino dove possa sentirsi libero. No cani maschi, da testare con le femmine. Venite a conoscerlo. Anche Otto aspetta la sua seconda possibilità!

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇮🇹Verona

Shelter

ENPA Verona

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing OTTO home

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About OTTO

What life with OTTO looks like

OTTO is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at ENPA Verona in Verona.

An 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.

🇮🇹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 OTTO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about OTTO?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ENPA Verona handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw OTTO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt OTTO if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ENPA Verona 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is OTTO 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 OTTO 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 ENPA Verona early rather than rehoming privately; they know OTTO 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.