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Mixed Breed · Unknown

Tano is one of the members of the Civitellesi pack, a group of six dogs from the municipality of Civitella del Tronto, an area characterized by a high number of strays due to the presence of shepherds and forested areas. Tano, a dog of a shy and reserved nature, found his strength within the pack, building a deep bond with his companion Blanca, with whom he never separates. In the pack, Tano is the one who stays on the edge, always attentive and connected to his companions. Their coexistence is based on a natural and well-balanced hierarchy, a system that allows each member to have their own role, ensuring balance and peace. Pack hierarchies are not based on brute force, but on dynamics of respect, cooperation, and communication. For Tano, this structure is essential, as it offers him the security and stability he has never found in his relationship with humans. Tano is deeply distrustful of people, a trait shared with other members of the Civitellesi pack. For this reason, a traditional adoption is very difficult, but we propose for him a distant adoption. This allows us to ensure Tano and his pack the necessary care and preserve their harmony. In our animal shelter, the Civitellesi pack lives in complete symbiosis, with freedom of movement and spaces that respect their nature. They have found a balance that values their group life and allows them to live peacefully, always together. Supporting Tano through a distant adoption means contributing to the well-being of a dog who has chosen the pack as his animal shelter and, thanks to this bond, can live a dignified and protected life. Do you want to help us take care of Tano and the Civitellesi pack? With your support, we can continue to guarantee them the peace they deserve.

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Tano è uno dei membri del Branco dei Civitellesi, un gruppo di sei cani provenienti dal comune di Civitella del Tronto, una zona caratterizzata da un alto numero di randagi a causa della presenza di pastori e territori boschivi. Tano, un cane di indole timida e riservata, ha trovato la sua forza all'interno del branco, costruendo un legame profondo con la sua compagna Blanca, da cui non si separa mai. Nel branco, Tano è quello che si tiene in disparte, sempre attento e legato ai suoi compagni. La loro convivenza è basata su una gerarchia naturale e ben bilanciata, un sistema che permette a ogni membro di avere il proprio ruolo, garantendo equilibrio e serenità. Le gerarchie di branco non si basano sulla forza bruta, ma su dinamiche di rispetto, cooperazione e comunicazione. Per Tano, questa struttura è fondamentale, perché gli offre la sicurezza e la stabilità che non ha mai trovato nella relazione con gli esseri umani. Tano è profondamente diffidente verso le persone, un tratto che condivide con altri membri del Branco dei Civitellesi. Per questo, un’adozione tradizionale è molto difficile, ma proponiamo per lui un’adozione a distanza. Questo ci permette di garantire a Tano e al suo branco le cure necessarie e di preservare la loro armonia. Nel nostro rifugio, il Branco dei Civitellesi vive in completa simbiosi, con libertà di movimento e spazi che rispettano la loro natura. Hanno trovato un equilibrio che valorizza la loro vita di gruppo e consente loro di vivere sereni, sempre insieme. Sostenere Tano attraverso un’adozione a distanza significa contribuire al benessere di un cane che ha scelto il branco come suo rifugio e che, grazie a questo legame, può vivere una vita dignitosa e protetta. Vuoi aiutarci a prenderti cura di Tano e del Branco dei Civitellesi? Con il tuo supporto, possiamo continuare a garantire loro la serenità che meritano.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇮🇹Alba Adriatica TE
Shelter
Associazione Cani Liberi - Rifugio Canalba
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Cared for by Associazione Cani Liberi - Rifugio Canalba · Alba Adriatica TELearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Tano home

What you'll need for Tano 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 Tano

What life with Tano looks like

Tano is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Associazione Cani Liberi - Rifugio Canalba in Alba Adriatica TE.

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 Tano, answered.

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