How do I contact the shelter about PICCOLO?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ENPA handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw PICCOLO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt PICCOLO if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ENPA 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 PICCOLO 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 PICCOLO 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 early rather than rehoming privately; they know PICCOLO 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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Adopt PICCOLO

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Don't be fooled by the name: PICCOLO has a big heart and a desire to live that overwhelms anyone who meets him. His spine is malformed and he needs constant care and attention, but he doesn't know it. Or maybe he does, and he's simply decided that this won't stop him. He's a real "wild nut": lively, colorful, always on the move. His toys? He loves them madly, playing with them until they're completely energetic, and when he finally curls up on the cushions, he looks like a PICCOLO king surrounded by his personal playground. But the most beautiful thing is seeing him walking with Irina, his beloved friend. She sticks to him like a sweet "cozy friend," while he zooms ahead with his wheels spinning wildly. Irina follows him closely, in a heartwarming scene that warms the heart every time. PICCOLO lives in a specialized facility that provides daily assistance to dogs with severe disabilities, such as paralysis or degenerative diseases: an animal shelter where every moment is designed to meet the specific needs of animals requiring special care. It is thanks to sponsorship that we can provide all this for him. Look at him: those optimistic, sweet eyes tell a story of resilience and joy. With your help, we can continue to give him the peaceful daily life he deserves.

Read original (it)

Non fatevi ingannare dal nome: Piccolo ha un cuore grande così e una voglia di vivere che travolge chiunque lo incontri. La sua colonna vertebrale è deviata e ha bisogno di cure e attenzioni costanti, ma lui non lo sa. O forse sì, e ha semplicemente deciso che non sarà certo questo a fermarlo. È un vero “pazzo scatenato”: vivace, colorito, sempre in movimento. I suoi giochi? Li ama alla follia, ci gioca fino a consumarli completamente, e quando finalmente si acciambella sui cuscini sembra un piccolo re circondato dal suo parco giochi personale. Ma la cosa più bella è vederlo a passeggio con Irina, la sua amica del cuore. Lei gli sta sempre appiccicata addosso come una dolcissima “amica cozza”, mentre lui sfreccia avanti con le sue ruotine che girano all’impazzata. Irina lo segue concentratissima, in una scena che scalda il cuore ogni volta. Piccolo vive in una struttura specializzata nell’assistenza quotidiana a cani con gravi disabilità, come paraplegia o malattie degenerative: un rifugio dove ogni momento è pensato per rispondere ai bisogni specifici di animali che richiedono cure particolari. È grazie all’adozione a distanza che possiamo garantirgli tutto questo. Guardatelo: quegli occhioni ottimisti e dolcissimi raccontano una storia di resilienza e di gioia. Con il vostro aiuto, possiamo continuare a regalargli la quotidianità serena che merita.

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇮🇹Rome

Shelter

ENPA

Living with PICCOLO

✓Good with dogs
✕Has special needs

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Bringing PICCOLO home

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About PICCOLO

What life with PICCOLO looks like

PICCOLO is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at ENPA in Rome.

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.

Note from the shelter: Spinal deviation requiring constant care and attention, uses mobility wheels, lives in specialized facility for disabled dogs

🇮🇹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 PICCOLO, answered.

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