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Steve

Male · Adult · 8 years

Oct 5, 2024 | adoptable dogs Steve entered the dog shelter as a puppy along with his littermates, who later died from leishmaniasis, while he, with his tenacity and will to live, is still waiting for the right person to go on his much-loved outdoor walks. He is very energetic and compatible with the opposite sex, provided they are not overly active dogs; a previous and rigorous assessment is required for integration into a family, even in the presence of elderly people and children. I am becoming an old-timer here, would you like to come and meet me and start a life together? Maybe I'll forget these long 8 years spent here!!! You will be informed of the news from the dog shelter and we will never give anyone your email C.

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Ott 5, 2024 | cani-adottabili Steve è entrato in canile da cucciolo insieme ai suoi fratellini, successivamente deceduti per la leishmania, mentre lui con la sua tenacia e voglia di vivere aspetta ancora la persona giusta con cui fare le sue amatissime passeggiate all’aria aperta. Lui è molto energico e compatibile con il sesso opposto, purchè non siano cani esuberanti; previa e rigorosa valutazi0ne per l’inserimento in famiglia, anche in presenza di anziani e bambini. Sto diventando anzianotto qui dentro, ti va di venire a conoscermi e iniziare una vita insieme? Magari dimentico questi lunghi 8 anni passati qui dentro!!! Sarai informato delle novità del canile e non daremo mai a nessuno la tua email C.da Margitello - Chiaramonte

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Canile Rifugio degli Iblei
Living with Steve
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Cared for by Canile Rifugio degli Iblei · Italy

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Steve home

What you'll need for Steve 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 Steve

What life with Steve looks like

Steve is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Canile Rifugio degli Iblei 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 Steve, answered.

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