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Pinocchio

Male · Senior · 9 years

November 18, 2024 | adoptable dogs Pinocchio is a very cautious dog; for him, we are looking exclusively for a home that also has a garden due to his character, but he can go on a harness (obviously not in the city). He arrived at the dog shelter as a puppy along with his siblings (Medoro and Fatina). After integration, he could live with dogs of the opposite sex. Come meet him to start a journey together. My name is Pinocchio, but I don't like lies, I know it will be difficult to be adopted, but as the Talking Cricket says, "miracles do not grow on trees, but happen in the heart"!! You will be informed of the news from the dog shelter and we will never give anyone your email. C.

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Nov 18, 2024 | cani-adottabili Pinocchio è un cane molto diffidente, per lui cerchiamo esclusivamente una casa che abbia anche il giardino dato il suo carattere, ma riesce ad andare in pettorina(ovviamente non in città), è arrivato in canile da cucciolo insieme ai suoi fratellini(Medoro e Fatina), dopo inserimento potrebbbe vivere con cani del sesso opposto. Venitelo a conoscere per iniziare un percorso insieme a lui. Mi chiamo Pinocchio, ma non amo le bugie, so che sarà difficile esser adottato, ma come dice il Grillo Parlante “i miracoli non crescono sugli alberi, ma avvengono nel cuore”!! Sarai informato delle novità del canile e non daremo mai a nessuno la tua email C.da Margitello - Chiaramonte

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Canile Rifugio degli Iblei
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Cared for by Canile Rifugio degli Iblei · Italy

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Pinocchio home

What you'll need for Pinocchio 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 Pinocchio

What life with Pinocchio looks like

Pinocchio is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at Canile Rifugio degli Iblei in Italy.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇮🇹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 Pinocchio, answered.

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