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Sonia

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

She is very shy and needs a very patient family, with a garden and a nice doghouse where she can retreat so that she can, little by little, become confident and very affectionate. Info: Silvia 3474152715.

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E’ timidissima ed ha bisogno di una famiglia molto paziente, con un giardino ed una bella cuccia dove si possa rifugiare per diventare, piano piano, confidente ed affettuosissima. Info: Silvia 3474152715.

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇮🇹Savona
Shelter
ENPA Savona
Cared for by ENPA Savona · SavonaLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Sonia home

What you'll need for Sonia 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 Sonia

What life with Sonia looks like

Sonia is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at ENPA Savona in Savona.

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 often microchipped and sterilized before leaving, but confirm with the shelter. Some public canili rifugio waive adoption fees, so ask the shelter about fees.

Savona, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sonia, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sonia?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. ENPA Savona handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Sonia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sonia if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask ENPA Savona whether they will for Sonia, what they require (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 Sonia already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Sonia. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by ENPA Savona, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Sonia isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask ENPA Savona about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sonia 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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