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Sbirulo

Male · Adult · 4 years

(Birthdate: January 2022) Male, similar to a Shepherd, medium to large size (25 kg). A still young dog that needs to get used to people. He loves running free in the fields; for now he doesn't like being on a leash, but we are working on that. Adoption in a house with a garden is recommended. Compatibility with other dogs still to be evaluated.

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MASCHIO - NATO Gennaio 2022 - METICCIO SIMIL PASTORE - TAGLIA MEDIA ABBONDANTE (25KG) Un cane ancora giovane che ha bisogno di prendere confidenza con le persone. Ama correre libero per i prati; per ora non si fa mettere il guinzaglio, ma ci stiamo lavorando. Consigliata adozione in una casa con giardino. Ancora da valutare la compatibilità con altri cani.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

UAI Rifugio Animali Abbandonati

Living with Sbirulo

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Cared for by UAI Rifugio Animali Abbandonati · Italy

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About Sbirulo

What life with Sbirulo looks like

Sbirulo is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at UAI Rifugio Animali Abbandonati in Italy.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇹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 Sbirulo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sbirulo?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. UAI Rifugio Animali Abbandonati handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Sbirulo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sbirulo if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — UAI Rifugio Animali Abbandonati 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Sbirulo 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 Sbirulo 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 UAI Rifugio Animali Abbandonati early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sbirulo 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.