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Adopt Toto'

Male · Senior · 9 years

Totò is a good dog but a bit insecure: with people he doesn't know, he can initially appear cautious and reactive, so he needs people who respect his space and give him time to become familiar and trust. Good on walks. Having come from a rural environment, he is looking for adoption in a house with a garden in a quiet, not highly urbanized area. Compatible with females (after a trial). No cats, no children or teenagers. Not suitable as a first experience. Available for adoption only in Turin and province.

Read original (it)

Totò è un cane buono ma un po’ insicuro: con chi non conosce può mostrarsi diffidente e reattivo inizialmente, per questo ha bisogno di persone che rispettino i suoi spazi e gli lascino il tempo di prendere confidenza e fidarsi.Bravo in passeggiata.Provenendo da un contesto rurale, si cerca adozione in casa con giardino in una zona tranquilla poco urbanizzata.Compatibile con femmine (previa prova)No gatti, no bambini o ragazziniNon adatto come prima esperienza Adottabile solo su Torino e provincia.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
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Shelter
L'Arca di Piera
Living with Toto'
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
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Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Toto' home

What you'll need for Toto' 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 Toto'

What life with Toto' looks like

Toto' is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at L'Arca di Piera.

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 Toto', answered.

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