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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Tora is one of three 4-year-old Abruzzese shepherd sisters, captured during the Giro d'Italia in Abruzzo in 2021, torn from the freedom they had always known. Before being caught, they lived freely among the mountains, developing the strong, independent, and intelligent character typical of their breed. Among the three, Tora stands out for her calm and reflective approach. She observes everything around her calmly, almost like a pack graduate, capable of maintaining balance among her companions. However, behind her deep eyes lies a distrust that requires time to overcome. Tora is looking for a special home, but for her it is essential to have a getting-to-know-you process with the future family, supported by our dog trainers. Only with patience and dedication will she feel safe and find her place in a family environment. Meanwhile, Tora is available for a foster adoption: a gesture that will ensure her care, food, and safety, giving her the possibility to continue living calmly in the animal shelter while waiting for the right family. Tora, Regina, and Fiamma are not just three sisters, but three souls bound by a common story and a deep bond. Each of them is seeking a chance, whether through a foster adoption or, one day, in a family that knows how to welcome them with love and awareness. Supporting them means believing in a better future for those who have moved from freedom to the animal shelter, without ever losing their dignity. Give a home and a second chance to a heart full of love that is waiting only for you!

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Tora è una delle tre sorelle pastore abruzzesi di 4 anni, accalappiate durante il Giro d’Italia in Abruzzo nel 2021, strappate alla libertà che avevano sempre conosciuto. Prima di essere catturate, vivevano libere tra le montagne, sviluppando il carattere forte, indipendente e intelligente tipico della loro razza. Tra le tre, Tora è quella che si distingue per il suo approccio pacato e riflessivo. Osserva tutto ciò che la circonda con calma, quasi come una diplomata del branco, capace di mantenere l’equilibrio tra le sue compagne. Tuttavia, dietro i suoi occhi profondi si nasconde una diffidenza che richiede tempo per essere superata. Tora sta cercando una casa speciale, ma per lei è indispensabile un percorso di conoscenza con la futura famiglia, supportato dai nostri educatori cinofili. Solo con pazienza e dedizione potrà sentirsi al sicuro e trovare il suo posto in un ambiente familiare. Nel frattempo, Tora è disponibile per un’adozione a distanza: un gesto che le garantirà cure, cibo e sicurezza, offrendole la possibilità di continuare a vivere serena nel rifugio mentre aspetta la famiglia giusta. Tora, Regina e Fiamma non sono solo tre sorelle, ma tre anime legate da una storia comune e da un legame profondo. Ognuna di loro cerca una possibilità, sia attraverso un’adozione a distanza che, un giorno, in una famiglia che sappia accoglierle con amore e consapevolezza. Sostenerle significa credere in un futuro migliore per chi, dalla libertà, è passato al rifugio, senza mai perdere la propria dignità. Regala una casa e una seconda possibilità a un cuore pieno d’amore che aspetta solo te!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
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

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Bringing Tora home

What you'll need for Tora 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 Tora

What life with Tora looks like

Tora is a large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Alba Adriatica TE, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tora, answered.

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