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Pepito

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Estimated date of birth: March 2010. Pepito was abandoned at the shelter at around 3 years old, which means the dog went from a household sofa to a kennel at the shelter, where he has lived for a full 11 years. This is why he was initially wary of the volunteers; it took a great deal of patience and dedication before Pepito was able to trust these "strangers." He has taken a small training course with a educator and, from what has been observed, he is very comfortable with a harness and leash and walks very well. He is not afraid of car travel; on the contrary, he knows the car well and sees it as a source of positive experiences. Pepito is fairly cooperative and cares a great deal about the opinion of his human companion, who will need to be very clear about taking on the role of leader. A behavioral assessment was carried out, which concluded that his ideal family should be a single woman or a couple, in either case capable of relating to him appropriately and experienced with dogs. Adoption by families with children is not recommended. It is also advisable for him to follow a getting-to-know-you program guided by an educator. Pepito is small-sized (about 7 kg) and neutered. Available for adoption in Sicily, Central and Northern Italy, with pre- and post-adoption checks and signing of an adoption form. Also available for adoption at a distance.

IT·Show original

Presunta data di nascita: marzo 2010 Pepito è stato abbandonato al rifugio che aveva circa 3 anni, quindi questo vuol dire che il cane è passato da un divano di una casa ad un box del rifugio in cui vive da ben 11 anni. Ecco perché inizialmente era diffidente con i volontari, c’è voluta tanta pazienza e dedizione prima che Pepito riuscisse a fidarsi di questi “estranei”. É un cane che ha fatto un piccolo percorso con un educatore, e per quanto visto, ha molta dimestichezza con pettorina e guinzaglio, e sa andare molto bene in passeggiata. Non ha paura di andare in auto, anzi la conosce bene e la riconosce come fonte di esperienze positive. Pepito è abbastanza collaborativo, tiene molto al parere del compagno umano che dovrà avere ben chiaro il suo ruolo di guida. E’ stata fatta una valutazione comportamentale in base alla quale si è stabilito che la sua famiglia ideale dovrebbe essere composta da una donna single o da una coppia, in entrambi i casi capaci di rapportarsi in maniera corretta con lui e che abbiano esperienza con i cani. E’ sconsigliata l’adozione da parte di famiglie con bambini. Inoltre, per lui, è opportuno seguire un percorso conoscitivo seguiti da un educatore. Pepito è di piccola taglia (circa 7 kg), sterilizzato. Adottabile in Sicilia, Centro e Nord Italia con controlli pre e post affido, firma modulo d’adozione. Adottabile anche a distanza.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Lega del Cane Palermo
Living with Pepito
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Lega del Cane Palermo · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Pepito home

What you'll need for Pepito 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 Pepito

What life with Pepito looks like

Pepito is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Lega del Cane Palermo in Italy.

A 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.

🇮🇹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.

Italy, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pepito, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pepito?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Lega del Cane Palermo handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pepito on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pepito if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Lega del Cane Palermo 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Pepito 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 Pepito 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 Palermo early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pepito 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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