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Toby Iron

Male · Senior · 12 years

TOBY IRON - dog shelter in Calderara di Reno (BO) BREED: mixed-breed dog MAREMMANO SEX: MALE SIZE: LARGE ESTIMATED BIRTH DATE: 2014 Who is Toby Iron? He is a Maremmano cross with two previous rejections behind him. Often people stop here, not wanting to discover what lies beyond this stormy past. 🌫 Toby is certainly not a dog for everyone, but he becomes a loyal and engaging friend if respected. With him you learn to appreciate the beauty of walking in the green, digging to find burrows, and enjoying the beauty around you, even on the gloomiest days. Toby Iron needs a family that understands him and respects his space. He is a very intelligent, dignified, and proud dog. He is a confident, stubborn, and affectionate dog with his own reference points. 🌳 We are looking for a home with a large green space where he can run, play, and have his own space. 🐕 He has good communication skills with other dogs, and if there are other dogs in the family, a socialization test will be carried out.

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TOBY IRON – Canile a Calderara di Reno (BO) RAZZA: METICCIO MAREMMANO SESSO: MASCHIO TAGLIA: GRANDE DATA DI NASCITA PRESUNTA: 2014 Chi è Toby Iron? È un incrocio maremmano con due rinunce alle spalle. Molto spesso le persone si fermano qui, senza voler scoprire cosa c’è oltre a questo passato burrascoso. 🌫 Indubbiamente Toby non è un cane per tutti.. ma è un cane che se rispettato, diventa un amico fidato e coinvolgente, con cui trascorrere momenti di grande compagnia e condivisione: con lui si impara ad apprezzare il bello di passeggiare nel verde, scavare per cercare le tane e a godersi il bello che c’è intorno, anche nelle giornate più uggiose. Toby Iron ha bisogno di una famiglia che lo comprenda e, che rispetti i suoi spazi. E’ un cane molto intelligente, dignitoso e fiero. È un cane sicuro, testardo ed affettuoso con i propri punti di riferimento. 🌳 Per lui cerchiamo una casa con un ampio spazio verde, dove possa correre, giocare e avere i suoi spazi. 🐕 Nei confronti degli altri cani ha buone doti comunicative e se saranno presenti altri cani in famiglia verrà effettuata una prova di socializzazione.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇮🇹Bologna
Shelter
Fuori Le Zampe ODV
Living with Toby Iron
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Cared for by Fuori Le Zampe ODV · Bologna
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Bringing Toby Iron home

What you'll need for Toby Iron 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Toby Iron

What life with Toby Iron looks like

Toby Iron is a large senior dog waiting at Fuori Le Zampe ODV in Bologna.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇮🇹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 Toby Iron, answered.

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