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Adopt QUASIMODO

Mixed Breed · Unknown

He is brushed every day before leaving the stall, which he really enjoys; then he heads out onto the meadows with his dog friends and lies down together in the sun. In the evening he returns happily to his stall where a nice portion of sweet carrots awaits him. "Quasi" has a progressive, incurable disease that affects the tendons of his front legs, making it difficult for him to walk. The only possible treatments are trimming his hooves three times a year and walking on soft pastures, which is why the floor of his stall is a bed of wood shavings that the volunteers never let him lack. Everyone is impressed by how tenaciously and with such dignity he faces his difficulties and pain. And despite everything, this creature, whose white color makes him seem almost like an alien, spreads a huge amount of sweetness around him.

Read original (it)

Viene strigliato ogni giorno prima di uscire dalla stalletta, cosa che gli piace molto; poi si avvia per i prati in compagnia dei suoi amici cani e sdraiarsi tutti insieme al sole. Alla sera torna felice nella sua stalla dove lo aspetta una bella dose di carotine dolci. “Quasi” ha una malattia progressiva e non curabile che colpisce i tendini degli arti anteriori, facendolo camminare con difficoltà. Le uniche cure possibili sono il pareggio degli zoccoli tre volte l’anno e prati morbidi su cui camminare, per questo il fondo della sua stalla è una lettiera di trucioli che i volontari non gli fanno mai mancare. Sono tutti impressionati nel vedere con quanta tenacia e dignità affronti le difficoltà e il dolore. E malgrado tutto, questa creatura, che col suo biancore sembra quasi un extraterrestre, diffonde intorno a sé un’enorme quantità di dolcezza.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
ENPA
Living with QUASIMODO
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by ENPA · RomeLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing QUASIMODO home

What you'll need for QUASIMODO 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
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    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 QUASIMODO

What life with QUASIMODO looks like

QUASIMODO is a large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Progressive incurable disease affecting front limb tendons causing walking difficulties. Requires hoof trimming three times yearly and soft ground surfaces. Needs wood chip bedding for comfort.

🇮🇹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 QUASIMODO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about QUASIMODO?
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 QUASIMODO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt QUASIMODO 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 QUASIMODO 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 QUASIMODO 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 QUASIMODO 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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