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Palu

Chihuahua · Female · Senior · 12 years

Old, 12 years old, will be spayed and vaccinated. Small size (about 5-6 kg), similar to a Pinscher/Chihuahua. Let's avoid comments and focus on her; she needs to find a family willing to give her a peaceful old age. She is used to a leash, knows how to be alone at home, although she has spent a lot of time in the company of an elderly lady. She is sweet but a little shy and cautious, she needs to be won over, but it doesn't take much. She doesn't really care for other dogs and probably would live without major problems with a calm dog, maybe a companion of her age, but it needs to be evaluated (and as an only child she would be fine too). Not tested with cats, but it can be tried. She doesn't have big demands: a bed, a bowl and a quiet walk. She is in Verona, looking for a home in the area, but other destinations can be considered for a good adoption.

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Anziana, 12 anni, verrà sterilizzata e vaccinata. Taglia piccola (circa 5-6 kg), simil Pinscher/Chihuahua. Evitiamo i commenti e dedichiamoci a lei, ha necessità di trovare una famiglia disposta a regalarle una vecchiaia serena. È abituata al guinzaglio, sa stare sola in casa anche se fino ad ora ha passato molto tempo in compagnia di una signora anziana.È dolce ma un pochino timida e diffidente, va conquistata, ma basta poco I suoi simili non li calcola molto e probabilmente convivrebbe senza grandi problemi con un cane tranquillo, magari un coetaneo ma è da valutare (e come figlia unica starebbe bene ugualmente).Non è testata con i gatti ma si può provare.Non ha grandi pretese: una cuccia, una ciotola e una passeggiatina tranquilla Si trova a Verona, cerca casa in zona ma per una buona adozione si valutano altre destinazioni. Per Palu è possibile contattare con un messaggio WhatsApp Manu 3401259077

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇮🇹Verona
Shelter
Animalisti Verona ODV
Living with Palu
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Animalisti Verona ODV · VeronaLearn about Chihuahua

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Palu home

What you'll need for Palu 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 Palu

What life with Palu looks like

Palu is a small senior chihuahua dog waiting at Animalisti Verona ODV in Verona.

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.

Verona, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Palu, answered.

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