How do I contact the shelter about Ralf?

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

Can I adopt Ralf if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Canisciolti 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 Ralf 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 Ralf 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 Canisciolti ODV early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ralf 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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Ralf

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 2 months

Ralf, a small puppy, was abandoned in Tonnara di Avola in early July, where three other puppies were found in January of this year. Full of fleas and ticks and with severe anemia, fortunately, after a week of observation, he recovered and we could begin the health process to make him adoptable (deworming, vaccination and microchipping). Estimated age 2.5 months, future adult size: shy but very sweet and playful. He is in a shelter in Avola and is adoptable in the area and in Central and Northern Italy, after the usual pre and post-placement process: Pre and post-placement interviews Sign adoption forms For any information, send a WhatsApp message to 3478059303 or email to Please note that a dog will depend on you for the rest of his life, so for his sake, no second thoughts or "tests" are allowed, so if you are not more than sure you can take care of him, do not call us, thank you. Apply for adoption by filling out the questionnaire.

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Il piccolo Ralf è stato abbandonata ai primi di luglio in località Tonnara di Avola, dove a gennaio di quest'anno furono ritrovati altri 3 cuccioli.Pieno di pulci e zecche e con una grave anemia ma per fortuna dopo una settimana in osservazione si è ripreso e così abbiamo potuto iniziare l'iter sanitario per renderlo adottabile (sverminazione, vaccino e microchip).Età stimata 2 mesi e mezzo, futura taglia media da adulto : timido ma molto dolce e giocherellone.Come tutti i cuccioli deve imparare a sporcare fuori e ad andare al guinzaglio.Si trova in canile ad Avola ed e' adottabile in zona e in Centro e Nord Italia, dopo consueto iter pre e post affido:Colloqui pre e post affidoFirma moduli adozionePer ulteriori informazioni: messaggio WhatsApp al 3478059303 oppure email a Non dimenticate che un cane dipenderà da voi per il resto della sua vita quindi, per il suo bene, non sono ammessi ripensamenti di sorta o "prove", perciò, se non siete più che sicuri di essere in grado di occuparvene, non chiamateci, grazie.Candidarsi all'adozione compilando il questionario.

Size

Medium

Age

Puppy · 2 months

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Canisciolti ODV

Living with Ralf

✓Microchipped

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About Ralf

What life with Ralf looks like

Ralf is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Canisciolti ODV in Italy.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇮🇹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 Ralf, answered.

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