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Peter

Male · Adult · 4 years

Peter is a good and friendly dog with people, although he has some difficulty dealing with moments of frustration, so whoever decides to share his life with him will have to be there for him and help him in some situations. No problem with walking tools and the car. He loves long walks and is very cooperative. When he walks he is "stortarello" and lanky and is very funny and nice!!! Gets along with female dogs (after a trial). Preferable adoption in non-urbanized area (ideal if there is a garden). Not suitable for living with young children. No first experience.

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Peter è un cane buono e socievole con le persone, anche se fa un po' di fatica a gestire i momenti di frustrazione, quindi, chi deciderà di condividere la sua vita con lui, dovrà fargli da spalla ed aiutarlo in alcune situazioni.Nessun problema con gli strumenti di passeggiata e la macchina.Adora fare lunghe passeggiate ed è molto collaborativo.Quando cammina è "stortarello" e dinoccolato e risulta molto divertente e simpatico!!!Va d’accordo con cani femmine (PREVIA PROVA).Preferibile adozione in zona non urbanizzata (ideale la presenza di un giardino).Non adatto alla convivenza con bambini piccoli.NO PRIMA ESPERIENZA.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
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Shelter
L'Arca di Piera
Living with Peter
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Peter home

What you'll need for Peter 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 Peter

What life with Peter looks like

Peter is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at L'Arca di Piera.

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 Peter, answered.

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