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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 6 months

TOBIAS is a loving large puppy with two eyes of such sweetness that they enchant. For some months he has been at the animal shelter Enpa of Val della Torre, where volunteers are accompanying him through the entire recovery process and he has already regained not only movement, but has also resumed running wildly: the endless desire to play and the need for human warmth are never enough for him. TOBIAS would really make a difference for anyone wishing to adopt him: he is a affectionate friend, with an infectious good mood, with whom to share your daily life. The hope, for him, is to leave the animal shelter soon to go and live in a family where he can, every time he wants, run towards his human friend, wagging his tail confidently and happily.

Read original (it)

Tobias è un amorevole cucciolone con due occhioni di una tale dolcezza che incanta. Da alcuni mesi vive al rifugio Enpa di Val della Torre, dove i volontari lo stanno accompagnando in tutto il percorso di recupero e lui ha già riacquistato non solo il movimento, ma ha anche ripreso le corse a perdifiato: l’inesauribile voglia di giocare e il bisogno di calore umano non gli bastano mai. Tobias farebbe davvero la differenza per chi desiderasse adottarlo: è un amico affettuoso, dal buon umore contagioso, con cui condividere la propria quotidianità. La speranza, per lui, è che possa lasciare presto il rifugio per andare a vivere in famiglia dove potrà, ogni volta che lo desidera, correre incontro al suo amico umano, scodinzolando fiducioso e felice.

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
ENPA
Living with TOBIAS
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Bringing TOBIAS home

What you'll need for TOBIAS 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 TOBIAS

What life with TOBIAS looks like

TOBIAS is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at ENPA in Rome.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

Note from the shelter: Recovery from previous condition - now fully mobile and active

🇮🇹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 TOBIAS, answered.

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