How do I contact the shelter about Pippo?

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

Can I adopt Pippo if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Fuori Le Zampe ODV 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 Pippo 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 Pippo 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 Fuori Le Zampe ODV early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pippo 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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Pippo

Male · Senior · 9 years

PIPPO – dog shelter in Calderara di Reno SEX: MALE SIZE: LARGE DATE OF BIRTH: 05/04/2017 Pippo is a Pyrenees mix, a magnificent guardian breed, size XL. He is a proud, dignified dog, with an innate high sense of protection. A natural leader, but also knows how to compromise with those he takes as a reference: those who respect him, those who have the patience to get to know him for the wonderful being he really is, those who understand him and know how to make themselves understood by him. 🐕 He has a very good level of communication, clear and without excess... knows how to make himself understood without beating around the bush, in short 😅! No problem with female dogs, regardless of their size. He is not a dog for everyone, but if you think you have the space, availability, desire and curiosity to face a dog with personality who knows what he's doing, a true Gentleman Dog, come meet him, because he has been waiting for a long time and truly deserves it. 📍 available for adoption in Bologna, province and Emilia Romagna. Requests outside the region are considered only if willing to go through a getting-to-know-you process at the dog shelter.

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PIPPO – Canile a Calderara di Reno SESSO: MASCHIO TAGLIA: GRANDE DATA DI NASCITA: 05/04/2017 Pippo è un mix cane dei Pirenei, una magnifica razza di pastore da guardiania, taglia XL. È un cane fiero, dignitoso, con un elevato senso di protezione innato. Testone di natura, ma che sa anche scendere a compromessi con chi prende come riferimento: chi lo rispetta, chi ha la pazienza di conoscerlo per l’essere meraviglioso che davvero è, chi lo comprende e sa come farsi comprendere da lui. 🐕 Ha un buonissimo livello di comunicazione, chiaro e senza eccessi… sa come farsi capire e senza giri di parole insomma 😅! Nessun problema con i propri simili di sesso femminile, di qualsiasi taglia siano. Non è un cane per tutti, ma se pensate di avere il posto, la disponibilità, la voglia e la curiosità di confrontarvi con un cane con personalità e che sa il fatto suo, un vero Signor Cane, venite a conoscerlo, perché lui aspetta da tanto e tanto merita. 📍 Adottabile a Bologna, provincia e in Emilia Romagna. Si valutano anche richieste fuori regione SOLO se disposti a fare un percorso di conoscenza in canile.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇮🇹Bologna

Shelter

Fuori Le Zampe ODV

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Bringing Pippo home

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About Pippo

What life with Pippo looks like

Pippo is a large senior dog waiting at Fuori Le Zampe ODV in Bologna.

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.

Bologna, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pippo, answered.

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