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Pistacchio

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Sensitive and gentle, Pistacchio needs time to open up to people. He is compatible with other dogs. Pros: Sensitive and gentle, needs time to open up to people, compatible with other dogs Cons: Fearful Pistacchio is very afraid of people he doesn't know, he is afraid of noises and chaos on walks Ideal family: Patient and gentle, lives in a less urbanized area, an existing friendly dog would be ideal to help him overcome his fears

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Punti di Forza: Sensibile molto dolce e sensibile, ha bisogno di tempo per aprirsi con le persone, compatibile con altri cani Punti di Debolezza: Pauroso Pistacchio ha molta paura delle persone che non conosce, in passeggiata ha paura dei rumori e del caos La famiglia ideale: paziente e delicata che abiti in una zona non molto urbanizzata, l’ideale sarebbe una famiglia dove sia giàpresente un altro cane socievole che lo aiuti a superare le sue paure

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇮🇹Rubano (Padova)
Shelter
Lega del Cane Padova
Living with Pistacchio
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Lega del Cane Padova · Rubano (Padova)Learn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Rubano (Padova) →More dogs in Italy →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Pistacchio home

What you'll need for Pistacchio 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 Pistacchio

What life with Pistacchio looks like

Pistacchio is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Lega del Cane Padova in Rubano (Padova).

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.

🇮🇹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.

Rubano (Padova), Italy — browse more dogs 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. Lega del Cane Padova 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 — Lega del Cane Padova 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 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 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 Lega del Cane Padova 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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