How do I contact the shelter about PISTACCHIO?

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

Can I adopt PISTACCHIO if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — OIPA Italy 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 PISTACCHIO already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?

Most birds 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 PISTACCHIO 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 OIPA Italy early rather than rehoming privately; they know PISTACCHIO 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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Peruvian Guinea Pig · Unknown · 2 years

I CERCAFAMIGLIA: PISTACCHIO Who knows where Pistacchio came from? Was he bought on a whim? Or to have an unusual animal, as many humans do just for the sake of doing something different? We don't know. The only thing we do know is that Pistacchio was abandoned along with two other unfortunate companions in a municipal park in downtown Milan, where he certainly would not have survived given his habituation to a domestic environment. He was rescued at the last minute by volunteers from OIPA Milan and Monza Brianza, and he remains the only one still looking for a family. His friend Noche was adopted, while Cremino, unfortunately, did not survive. Now only Pistacchio remains, with his long, soft, two-tone coat and his funny face searching for a home. The Peruvian guinea pig requires a large cage, at least 80x40 centimeters. It can be kept in a garden, provided it has a nice house to shelter in and is insulated against cold winter temperatures, enough space to run around, and a secure fencing to prevent escape and digging. For those who do not have a garden, the guinea pigs should also be out of the cage for some time each day. You will realize that you can interact with them and that having them around the house will bring pleasant company. For their care, you can contact a veterinarian specialized in exotic animals. The ideal family for Pistacchio must be aware of the needs of a domestic animal like the guinea pig and can adopt him after a pre and post adoption placement process.

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I CERCAFAMIGLIA: PISTACCHIO Chissà da dove viene Pistacchio? Sarà stato comprato per capriccio? O per avere un animale insolito come tante volte fanno gli umani solo per il gusto di fare qualcosa di diverso? Non lo sappiamo, l’unica cosa certa è che Pistacchio è stato abbandonato insieme ad altri due compagni di sventura in un parco comunale in centro a Milano, dove non sarebbe certo sopravvissuto visto la sua abitudine all’ambiente domestico. Salvato in extremis dai volontari dell’OIPA di Milano e Monza Brianza, è rimasto l’unico a cercare ancora una famiglia. Il suo amico Noche è stato adottato, mentre Cremino, purtroppo non ce l’ha fatta a sopravvivere e ora rimane lui, Pistacchio, con il suo mantello bicolore lungo e morbido e il suo buffo faccino in cerca casa. La cavia peruviana necessita di una gabbia grande, minimo centimetri 80×40. Può essere tenuta anche in giardino, purché abbia una bella casetta per ripararsi e coibentata per il freddo invernale, spazio adeguato per sgambettare e una recinzione a prova di fuga e scavo. Per chi non avesse giardino è necessario che le cavie stiano anche fuori dalla gabbia almeno un po’ ogni giorno. Vi accorgerete che potrete interagire con loro e che averle in giro per casa vi porterà una piacevole compagnia. Per la loro cura ci si potrà rivolgere a un veterinario specializzato in animali esotici. La famiglia ideale per Pistacchio dovrà essere consapevole delle esigenze di un animale domestico come la cavia e potrà adottarlo previo iter di pre e post affido.

Size

Small

Age

2 years

Location

🇮🇹Rome

Shelter

OIPA Italy

Living with PISTACCHIO

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About PISTACCHIO

What life with PISTACCHIO looks like

PISTACCHIO is a small adult peruvian guinea pig bird waiting at OIPA Italy in Rome.

Birds are long-lived, social, and noisy. The species and individual history matter enormously — ex-companion parrots can carry strong attachments and trauma. Ask the shelter about their daily routine, diet, and whether they'd do best alone or with a flockmate.

Note from the shelter: Requires large cage minimum 80x40cm, outdoor housing needs insulated shelter, daily exercise time outside cage, specialized exotic veterinarian 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.

Rome, Italy — browse more birds in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting PISTACCHIO, answered.

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