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Otto

Male · Adult · 7 years

Hello, I'm Otto! I'm an athletic, dynamic, and speedy herding dog. I need to do and learn: I'm a great partner for any activity. If you teach me, I might even fill your laundry machine! My drive to do things makes me a bit of a little "Houdini": I don't like being caged and I know how to escape from any chain. I also have a bit of a fear of loud noises, and to feel serene, I want to be close to someone. So, I'm looking for a family that wants to share time and experiences with me, without leaving me alone or parking me on the couch. Teach me and I'll learn. Guide me and I'll follow you anywhere.

IT·Show original

Ciao, sono Otto! Sono un cane da pastore atletico, dinamico e veloce. Ho bisogno di fare e di imparare: sono un’ottima spalla per qualsiasi attività. Se me lo insegni, posso persino riempirti la lavatrice! La mia voglia di fare mi rende anche un piccolo “Houdini”: non mi piace stare in gabbia e so liberarmi da qualsiasi catena. Ho anche un po’ di paura dei rumori forti e, per sentirmi sereno, desidero stare vicino a qualcuno. Cerco quindi una famiglia che voglia condividere con me tempo ed esperienze, senza lasciarmi solo né parcheggiarmi sul divano. Insegnami e io imparerò. Guidami e ti seguirò ovunque.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇮🇹Mariano Comense (Como)
Shelter
Gli Amici del Randagio
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Cared for by Gli Amici del Randagio · Mariano Comense (Como)
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Otto home

What you'll need for Otto 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 Otto

What life with Otto looks like

Otto is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Gli Amici del Randagio in Mariano Comense (Como).

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

Mariano Comense (Como), Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

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. Gli Amici del Randagio 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 — Gli Amici del Randagio 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 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 Gli Amici del Randagio 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.
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