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OTTO

Male · Senior · 14 years

mixed-breed dog, medium size (11-25 kg), short fur of black and white color Character: Good, a bit shy at the animal shelter from:

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meticcio, taglia media (11-25 kg), pelo corto di colore nero e bianco Carattere: Buono, un po' timoroso Al rifugio da: 18/02/2020

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇮🇹Casale Monferrato
Shelter
Lega del Cane Casale Monferrato
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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 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 OTTO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about OTTO?
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 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 — 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 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 Lega del Cane Casale Monferrato 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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