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Shar Pei · Unknown · Young · 3 years

He is Totò, a Sharpei abandoned together with another companion of misfortune as if the life spent together with those who should have taken care of them had no more value. Very sweet, affectionate and very friendly, Totò is 3 years old and a very gentle and peaceful dog, a perfect life companion, but due to the nature of the breed, not very tolerant towards other dogs, for him adoption as an "only child" is sought. Totò is located in the province of Benevento, but for conscious adoptions he can travel also to central and northern Italy. Let's help this wonderful dog find a family that will never betray him again.

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Lui è Totò , uno Sharpei abbandonato insieme ad un’altra compagna di sventura come se la vita trascorsa insieme a chi doveva prendersi cura di loro non avesse più alcun valore. Dolcissimo, affettuoso e simpaticissimo, Totò ha 3 anni ed è un cane molto docile e pacifico, un perfetto compagno di vita, ma vista l’indole della razza, non molto tollerante verso altri cani, per lui si cerca adozione come “figlio unico”. Totò si trova in provincia di Benevento, ma per adozioni consapevoli può viaggiare anche in centro e nord Italia. Aiutiamo questo splendido cane a trovare una famiglia che non lo tradisca mai più.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
OIPA Italy
Living with Totò
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by OIPA Italy · RomeLearn about Shar Pei

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Totò home

What you'll need for Totò 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
  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 Totò

What life with Totò looks like

Totò is a medium-sized young adult shar pei dog waiting at OIPA Italy in Rome.

An young 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.

Note from the shelter: Not tolerant with other dogs - needs to be only dog

🇮🇹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 Totò, answered.

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