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Adopt RODRIGO

Mixed Breed · Male

Cared for by our volunteers, his very sweet nature has emerged: he has difficulty getting along with cats, but is truly gentle and patient with other dogs and, especially, with children. RODRIGO, with his big and black appearance, is an absolute "good giant": our kind giant is a survivor of human ignorance and cruelty and represents all those strays that daily fight to survive.

Read original (it)

Accudito dai nostri volontari, si è svelato il suo carattere dolcissimo: fatica ad andare d’accordo con i gatti, ma con gli altri cani e, soprattutto, con i bambini è davvero tenero e paziente. Rodrigo, con il suo aspetto grande e nero, è un assoluto “bonaccione”: il nostro gigante buono è un sopravvissuto all’ignoranza e alla cattiveria umana e rappresenta tutti quei randagi che, quotidianamente, lottano per sopravvivere.

Size
Extra large
Age
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
ENPA
Living with RODRIGO
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing RODRIGO home

What you'll need for RODRIGO in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About RODRIGO

What life with RODRIGO looks like

RODRIGO is a extra-large adult mixed breed cat waiting at ENPA in Rome.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

Note from the shelter: Survivor of abuse/neglect, needs understanding home

🇮🇹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 RODRIGO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about RODRIGO?
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 RODRIGO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt RODRIGO 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 RODRIGO already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats 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 RODRIGO 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 RODRIGO 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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