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Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 9 months

What drives us to go to a dog shelter in the little free time that our hectic modern life allows? Knowing that there we can meet many beautiful, unique, and precious souls. Just like him! Sandro, a Golden Retriever/Labrador mix, a real big softie! Gentle, joyful, and sunny. He just arrived and we hope he stays here for a very short time, a dog like this needs a home as soon as possible! Good with a leash, kind, and sociable. Sandro is just a large puppy, about 8/9 months old, and needs the affection of a family. You must come and meet him, you will fall in love!

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Cosa ci spinge ad andare in canile nel poco tempo libero che la frenetica vita odierna ci concede? Sapere che lì possiamo conoscere tante anime belle, uniche e preziose. Proprio come lui! Sandro, un mix golden/Labrador, un vero patatone! Mansueto, gioioso e solare. È appena arrivato e speriamo ci resti davvero poco, un cane così deve trovare casa subitissimo! Bravo al guinzaglio, dolce e socievole. Sandro è solo un cucciolone, ha circa 8/9 mesi e ha bisogno dell’affetto di una famiglia Dovete venire a conoscerlo, ve ne innamorerete! Per info e appuntamenti contattare il 348 1013553

Size
Age
Puppy · 9 months
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Sandro home

What you'll need for Sandro 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 Sandro

What life with Sandro looks like

Sandro is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto 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 Sandro, answered.

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