Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Adopt Pepe

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 2 years

Born from a stray dog saved by a volunteer, Pepe quickly learned the fragility of life and waited too long in an animal shelter for a home that never came. Two years old, kind and sensitive, Pepe is reserved in his interactions, observing before trusting and needing his own time. But when he feels he can rely on someone, he is capable of creating a deep and special bond with his person. With patience and love, Pepe opens up, attaches, and gives genuine trust, the kind that truly matters. And you know the truth? It doesn't take much to understand... just look into his eyes. Don't let him remain invisible: he deserves a peaceful life, out of the box, next to someone who knows how to respect his sensitivity. Pepe is in the province of Milan and will be placed after a pre-adoption meeting.

Read original (it)

Nato da una randagina salvata da una volontaria, Pepe ha conosciuto presto la fragilità della vita e ha atteso troppo tempo in rifugio una casa che non è mai arrivata. 2 anni, dolce e sensibile, Pepe è un cane riservato nel contatto, osserva prima di fidarsi e ha bisogno dei suoi tempi. Ma quando sente di potersi affidare, sa creare un legame profondo e speciale con la sua persona di riferimento. Con pazienza e amore, Pepe si apre, si lega e regala una fiducia autentica, di quelle che valgono davvero. E sai la verità? Non ci vuole molto per capirlo… basta guardarlo negli occhi. Non lasciamo che resti invisibile: merita una vita serena, fuori dal box, accanto a qualcuno che sappia rispettare la sua sensibilità. Pepe si trova in provincia di Milano e sarà affidato previo iter conoscitivo di pre-affido.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
OIPA Italy
Living with Pepe
  • Has special needs
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by OIPA Italy · RomeLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Pepe home

What you'll need for Pepe 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.

    View on Amazon
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Pepe

What life with Pepe looks like

Pepe is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at OIPA Italy in Rome.

An young 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.

Note from the shelter: Reserved and sensitive dog requiring patience and understanding from adopters

🇮🇹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.

Rome, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pepe, answered.

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

More Mixed Breed pets

Biene

Baby

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Dargelin, Germany

Moira auf Suche nach einem endgültigen Zuhause

2 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇩🇪Münster, Germany

Bobtail

Old English Sheepdog

🇷🇴Cernavodă, Romania

More from OIPA Italy

PISTACCHIO

Peruvian Guinea Pig

🇮🇹Rome, Italy

Pio Pio

5 months

Mixed Breed

🇮🇹Rome, Italy

Ciuffolo

3 years

Mixed Breed

🇮🇹Rome, Italy

Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Cesare

Mixed Breed

🇮🇹Rome, Italy

Nanà

Mixed Breed

🇮🇹Rome, Italy

Rotondo

Mixed Breed

🇮🇹Rome, Italy

Scimmietta

Mixed Breed

🇮🇹Rome, Italy

Tommi

Mixed Breed

🇮🇹Rome, Italy

Dumbo

Mixed Breed

🇮🇹Rome, Italy

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →

Adopt Pepe — 2yo Mixed Breed in Rome | TailHarbor