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Spunti is looking for a home... and not just that. She is looking for the right person who can break down the defense wall she has built since entering the dog shelter, a wall that has already been greatly lowered and now allows seeing on the other side… 💗 Spunti was found in the southern territory and forcibly taken to the dog shelter. She is the classic small female dog who only had one wish, to live free, but her dream was forever shattered at just a few months old. Despite this, Spunti has made many progress and will make even more! Today, Spunti walks on a leash and allows herself to be handled, if done gently, for putting on the harness, while for a more "deep" contact like cuddles or massages, she still needs time and patience. 🤗 This lady has a strong character. She is cautious to the tip of her tail but, at times, you can clearly appreciate "touches of sweetness," a notable level of sensitivity and interest and curiosity for things that she still fears. We continue to work with love and respect, aware that the horizon beyond that wall might expand more and more, but the confinement in the dog shelter and the lack of consistent references unfortunately do not help. 🐕🏡 Therefore, we are urgently looking for adoption, in a quiet and as little urbanized environment as possible, preferably with the presence of others similar that can help her have new experiences and greater progress. If you are a calm, attentive and empathetic person, not a first-time adopter, come and meet her! Spunti is waiting for you, waiting to find someone who is willing to take part in this journey with her to break down together the wall that has always trapped her within her limits.

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Spunti cerca casa… e non solo. Cerca ed aspetta la persona giusta che possa abbattere quel muro di difesa che ha innalzato da quando è entrata in canile, un muro che comunque si è già molto abbassato ed ora permette di vedere dall’altra parte… 💗 Spunti è stata trovata nel territorio del sud e portata forzatamente in canile. È la classica cagnolina che aveva solo un desiderio, vivere libera, ma quel suo sogno si è infranto per sempre a soli pochi mesi di vita. Nonostante questo Spunti ha fatto molti progressi e tanti ancora ne farà! Oggi Spunti infatti passeggia al guinzaglio e si lascia manipolare, se fatto delicatamente, per la vestizione della pettorina, mentre per un contatto più “profondo” come potrebbero essere delle coccole o dei massaggi, ha bisogno ancora di tempo e pazienza. 🤗 Questa signorina ha un carattere forte. È diffidente fino alla punta della coda ma, in alcuni momenti si possono chiaramente apprezzare anche “sfumature di dolcezza”, un notevole livello di sensibilità e interesse e curiosità per ciò che però ancora teme. Noi continuiamo a lavorare con amore e rispetto, consapevoli che l’orizzonte oltre quel muro possa allargarsi sempre di più, ma la clausura in canile e la mancanza di riferimenti costanti purtroppo non aiutano. 🐕🏡 Per lei cerchiamo quindi urgentemente adozione, in un contesto tranquillo e il meno possibile urbanizzato, preferibilmente con presenza di altri simili che possano facilitarle nuove esperienze e maggiori progressi. Se sei una persona pacata, attenta ed empatica e non alla prima esperienza, vieni a conoscerla! Spunti ti aspetta, aspetta di trovare chi si voglia mettere in gioco con lei per abbattere insieme il muro che l’ha da sempre intrappolata nei suoi limiti.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇮🇹Bologna
Shelter
Fuori Le Zampe ODV
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Cared for by Fuori Le Zampe ODV · Bologna

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Spunti home

What you'll need for Spunti 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 Spunti

What life with Spunti looks like

Spunti is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Fuori Le Zampe ODV in Bologna.

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.

Bologna, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Spunti, answered.

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