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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

PACO, arrived from the south when he was still a puppy, started his life in a small family setting. Something, however, went wrong and Paco showed his discomfort with some bites here and there and for this reason has been in a dog shelter for some weeks. It is difficult to understand the underlying problem, but for now Paco has proven to be manageable and compatible with other dogs. We are looking for a family without young children who is willing to help this dog regain his life with an educational program, with awareness and determination.

Read original (it)

PACO, arrivato dal sud quando ancora era un cucciolo ha iniziato la sua vita in un piccolo contesto famigliare. Qualcosa però è andato storto e Paco ha mostrato il suo malessere con qualche pinzata qua e là e per questo è entrato in canile daq ualche settimana. Quale sia il problema di fondo è difficile capirlo, ma per ora Paco è risultato gestibile e compatibile con altri cani. Cerchiamo per lui famiglia senza bambini piccoli e che abbia voglia di far rinascere questo cane con un percorso educativo, con coscienza e determinazione.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇮🇹Brescia
Shelter
Canile Rifugio di Brescia
Living with Paco
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Paco home

What you'll need for Paco in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Paco

What life with Paco looks like

Paco is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Canile Rifugio di Brescia in Brescia.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Paco, answered.

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