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Raul

Pit Bull Terrier · Male · Senior · 10 years

Jul 22, 2024 | Dogs available for adoption—I’d love to be the only four-legged member of the family because I want all the attention and affection that life has so far denied me! You’ll be kept informed about updates from the kennel, and we’ll never share your email address with anyone. C.da Margitello - Chiaramonte

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Lug 22, 2024 | cani-adottabili Ambisco ad essere l’unico quattrozampe in famiglia perchè vorrei avere solo per me tutte le attenzioni e le carezze che ad oggi la vita mi ha negato! Sarai informato delle novità del canile e non daremo mai a nessuno la tua email C.da Margitello - Chiaramonte

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Canile Rifugio degli Iblei
Cared for by Canile Rifugio degli Iblei · ItalyLearn about Pit Bull Terrier →
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Raul home

What you'll need for Raul in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Raul

What life with Raul looks like

Raul is a medium-sized senior pit bull terrier dog waiting at Canile Rifugio degli Iblei in Italy.

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.

Italy, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Raul, answered.

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