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Peter

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Peter is a male dog, approximately 2 years old, of medium/small size. Peter is the loyal companion of Wendi, the caring father of the puppies inspired by the tale of Peter Pan. He arrived at the shelter with his little family, with his cream and hazelnut-colored coat that seems hand-drawn, and with those large, deep eyes that speak before he even approaches. There is something unique about Peter's gaze: it is a mix of sweetness, intelligence, and a shy hope. When he sees you, he slightly tilts his head, as if he wants to understand who you are and if he can trust you. Then, slowly, he approaches and gives you that gentle way of asking for a caress, without pretensions, without intrusiveness. He is a dog that communicates with his eyes, and those who meet him immediately feel it: Peter has a good soul. Of contained size, soft to the touch and with an even temperament, Peter is the type of dog that deeply bonds with people. He doesn't ask much: a warm place, a serene routine, someone who looks at him as he looks at the world, calmly and with affection. In the shelter, he faces the cold and loneliness with dignity, but he deserves much more. He deserves a home where he can finally relax, where he doesn't have to protect anyone anymore, where he can be the one protected. Peter is waiting for a family that can see beyond the kennel, beyond the past, and that chooses his gaze as a life companion. If you are looking for a sweet, sensitive dog deeply attached to humans, Peter might be just what you've been waiting for.

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Maschio di circa 2 anni, tg media/piccola Peter è il compagno fedele di Wendi, il papà premuroso dei cuccioli ispirati alla favola di Peter Pan. È arrivato in canile insieme alla sua piccola famiglia, con quel suo manto color panna e nocciola leggermente mosso che sembra disegnato a mano, e con quegli occhi grandi, profondi, che parlano prima ancora che lui si avvicini. C’è qualcosa di unico nello sguardo di Peter: è un misto di dolcezza, intelligenza e una timida speranza. Quando ti vede, inclina leggermente la testa, come se volesse capire chi sei e se può fidarsi. Poi, piano piano, si avvicina e ti regala quel suo modo gentile di chiedere una carezza, senza pretese, senza invadenza. È un cane che comunica con gli occhi, e chi lo incontra lo sente subito: Peter ha un’anima buona. Di taglia contenuta, morbido al tatto e dal carattere equilibrato, Peter è il tipo di cane che si lega profondamente alle persone. Non chiede molto: un posto caldo, una routine serena, qualcuno che lo guardi come lui guarda il mondo, con calma e affetto. In canile affronta il freddo e la solitudine con dignità, ma merita molto di più. Merita una casa dove poter finalmente rilassarsi, dove non dover più proteggere nessuno, dove essere lui quello protetto. Peter aspetta una famiglia che sappia vedere oltre il box, oltre il passato, e che scelga il suo sguardo come compagno di vita. Se stai cercando un cane dolce, sensibile e profondamente legato all’essere umano, Peter potrebbe essere proprio quello che stavi aspettando.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇮🇹Asti (Piemonte)
Shelter
Canile Municipale di Asti
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Peter home

What you'll need for Peter 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 Peter

What life with Peter looks like

Peter is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Canile Municipale di Asti in Asti (Piemonte).

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.

🇮🇹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.

Asti (Piemonte), 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. Canile Municipale di Asti 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 — Canile Municipale di Asti 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 Canile Municipale di Asti 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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