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Scotch

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

A male dog around 1 year old, medium size. There are names that seem chosen by chance. And then there's Scotch, a dog for whom you couldn't find a more fitting name. Because Scotch loves people completely. He sees you and approaches you. You pet him and he stays there. You move and he follows you. Like Scotch, he sticks to you with disarming sweetness, always looking for a caress, a kind word, a moment to share. He's a mixed breed with a soft face, a docked tail, and an eye that can enter your heart directly. One of those dogs that don't need to do anything special to be loved: just look at them. However, his story also carries a wound from the past. As a puppy, he almost certainly suffered a trauma to his front paw. Today, that old injury has left him with a bone callus and he often holds his paw up. But don't be fooled by this detail. Scotch doesn't feel different. He runs, plays, walks, and faces life with the enthusiasm of any other dog. His paw doesn't prevent him from moving well or enjoying every day. He has already accepted that small sign of fate and continues to live with a lightness that should teach us something too. What Scotch lacks is not a perfect paw. What he lacks is a home. Scotch is waiting for someone who can look beyond a small physical imperfection and see what really matters: a huge heart, infinite sweetness, and an inexhaustible desire to love. If you're looking for a friend who will always be by your side, in the true sense of the word, Scotch is ready. And maybe he's waiting for you.

IT·Show original

Maschio di circa 1 anno, tg media Ci sono nomi che sembrano scelti per caso. E poi c'è Scotch, un cane per cui non si sarebbe potuto trovare un nome più azzeccato. Perché Scotch ama le persone in modo totale. Ti vede e ti si avvicina. Lo accarezzi e lui resta lì. Ti sposti e lui ti segue. Come lo scotch, appunto, ti si appiccica addosso con una dolcezza disarmante, sempre in cerca di una carezza, di una parola gentile, di un momento da condividere. È un meticcio dal musetto tenero, con la codina mozza e uno sguardo capace di entrare direttamente nel cuore. Uno di quei cani che non hanno bisogno di fare nulla di speciale per farsi amare: basta guardarli. La sua storia, però, porta con sé anche una ferita del passato. Quando era cucciolo ha quasi certamente subito un trauma alla zampa anteriore. Oggi quella vecchia lesione gli ha lasciato un callo osseo e lui tiene spesso la zampetta sollevata. Ma non lasciatevi ingannare da questo particolare. Scotch non si sente diverso. Corre, gioca, passeggia e affronta la vita con l'entusiasmo di qualsiasi altro cane. La sua zampa non gli impedisce di muoversi bene né di godersi ogni giornata. Lui ha già accettato quel piccolo segno del destino e continua a vivere con una leggerezza che dovrebbe insegnare qualcosa anche a noi. Quello che manca a Scotch non è una zampa perfetta. Quello che gli manca è una casa. Scotch aspetta qualcuno che sappia guardare oltre una piccola imperfezione fisica e vedere ciò che conta davvero: un cuore enorme, una dolcezza infinita e una voglia inesauribile di amare. Se cercate un amico che vi resti accanto sempre, nel vero senso della parola, Scotch è pronto. E forse sta aspettando proprio voi

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇮🇹Asti (Piemonte)
Shelter
Canile Municipale di Asti
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Scotch home

What you'll need for Scotch 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 Scotch

What life with Scotch looks like

Scotch is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Canile Municipale di Asti in Asti (Piemonte).

A young 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.

Asti (Piemonte), Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Scotch, answered.

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