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Toby

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 12 years

Nonnino – 12 years old: I don’t have much time left, yet when I entered that kennel, I still had my whole life ahead of me. I was just one year old, and today I am 12. I’m not the dog that catches everyone’s eye right away; I don’t have thick, long fur, and I don’t fit the idea of the “perfect” dog. But I have a quiet and delicate soul, and in all these years, I’ve never caused any problems. I’ve never barked or shown any aggressive gesture. Yet, I’ve never received the chance to step out of that kennel and experience the warmth of a family. But in my heart, I still hold onto the hope that that door might finally open.

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Nonnino – 12 anni: Non ho più molto tempo, eppure quando sono entrato in quel box avevo ancora tutta la vita davanti a me. Avevo solo un anno, oggi ne ho 12. Non sono il cane che tutti notano subito, non ho un pelo folto e lungo, non corrispondo all’idea del cane “perfetto”. Ma ho un’anima silenziosa e delicata, e in tutti questi anni, non ho mai creato problemi. Mai un ringhio, mai un gesto aggressivo. Eppure non ho mai ricevuto in cambio la possibilità di uscire davvero da quel box e conoscere il calore di una famiglia. Ma nel mio cuore, conservo ancora la speranza che quella porta possa finalmente aprirsi.

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇮🇹Agrigento
Shelter
Rifugio Hope Agrigento
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Bringing Toby home

What you'll need for Toby 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 Toby

What life with Toby looks like

Toby is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Hope Agrigento in Agrigento.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Toby, answered.

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