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TOM

Male · Adult · 6 years

TOM is a small dog very shy who comes from the street, for this reason his past remains a mystery. He is currently being followed by the dog trainer Davide, who is working with him to help him overcome his fears. He is looking for a calm family, preferably without children, available to continue the educational path already started. He gets along well with other dogs and a home setting is recommended to offer him a safe and protected environment. For those interested, an appointment with Davide is recommended to get to know him best.

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Tom è un cagnolino molto timoroso che arriva dalla strada, per questo il suo passato resta un mistero. Attualmente è seguito dall'educatore Davide, che sta lavorando con lui per aiutarlo a superare le sue paure. Cerca una famiglia tranquilla, preferibilmente senza bambini, disponibile a continuare il percorso educativo già iniziato. Va d'accordo con altri cani ed è consigliata una sistemazione in casa per offrirgli un ambiente sicuro e protetto. Per chi è interessato, si consiglia un appuntamento con Davide per conoscerlo al meglio.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇮🇹Padova
Shelter
Canile San Francesco Padova
Living with TOM
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Canile San Francesco Padova · Padova

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing TOM home

What you'll need for TOM 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 TOM

What life with TOM looks like

TOM is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Canile San Francesco Padova in Padova.

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.

Padova, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting TOM, answered.

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