Not confirmed since October 22, 2026

PETER

Male · Adult · 4 years

Distrustful of people he doesn't know, he has no problems with his own kind. He can't walk on a leash. He has enormous potential, but requires an experienced owner who can help him overcome his insecurities.

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Diffidente con le persone che non conosce, non ha problemi con i suoi simili.Non sa andare al guinzaglio.Ha un potenziale enorme, ma richiede un proprietario esperto che possa aiutarlo a superare le sue insicurezze.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇮🇹Verona

Shelter

ENPA Verona

Living with PETER

✓Neutered

Cared for by ENPA Verona · Verona

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing PETER home

What you'll need for PETER in week one.

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About PETER

What life with PETER looks like

PETER is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at ENPA Verona in Verona.

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.

Verona, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

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. ENPA Verona 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 — ENPA Verona 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 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 ENPA Verona 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.