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Adopt Spinetta

Mixed Breed · Male

Spinetta has never had any requests, no one has ever wanted to give him a chance, yet he has so much to give, he is friendly, very affectionate, he loves walking, and gets along well with other dogs. Spinetta is very reserved, he doesn't open up immediately, quite the opposite, he needs his own time and space, but he too has the right to be happy, to have a life outside of here. We often wonder why these souls remain invisible. Why, once adopted, getting to know them and seeing them grow day by day, freeing themselves from the armor they built up over the years, is an invaluable joy and we would like everyone to know that.

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Spinetta non ha mai avuto nessuna richiesta, nessuna ha mai voluto dargli una possibilità, eppure lui avrebbe tanto da dare, è simpatico, tenerissimo, gli piace passeggiare, va d’accordo con gli altri cani. Spinetta è molto riservato, non si apre subito, tutt’altro, ha bisogno dei suoi tempi e dei suoi spazi, ma anche lui ha diritto di essere felice, di una vita fuori di qui. Ci chiediamo spesso perché queste anime rimangano invisibili. Perché una volta adottati, conoscerli e vederli crescere giorno dopo giorno, liberandosi dalle corazze che si sono costruiti addosso per anni, è una gioia impagabile e vorremmo che tutti lo sapessero. Diamo una possibilità anche a Spinetta Per info e appuntamenti 348 1013553

Size
Age
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto
Living with Spinetta
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Cared for by Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Spinetta home

What you'll need for Spinetta 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 Spinetta

What life with Spinetta looks like

Spinetta is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto 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 Spinetta, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Spinetta?
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 Spinetta on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Spinetta 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 Spinetta 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 Spinetta 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 Spinetta 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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