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Adopt Ulisse

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Ulisse looks far away, he knows little of the world outside and tries to imagine it... who knows if he will ever get to know it and live it... Ulisse is already 7/8 years old, time passes quickly for us... not for them who are locked in their cages, the days marked by the time of cleaning the box, the distribution of meals, the walks with volunteers, nothing more. The days all the same, the months, the years, very long but too few pass one just like the other. What is the life of a dog in a dog shelter? Ulisse we would like to tell you that there is someone out there waiting for you and who will finally let you know real life. Will it ever be like that? Ulisse is medium-sized, energetic and affectionate, initially a bit wary, he just needs to study you and understand you to trust you. He is waiting for you to get to know him and spend some time together, maybe taking a walk to stretch and release some of the energy accumulated from being locked in the box. The volunteers will help you get to know each other better.

Read original (it)

Ulisse guarda lontano, lui conosce poco il mondo fuori e cerca di immaginarselo….chissà se mai potrà conoscerlo e viverlo…. Ulisse ha ormai 7/8 anni, il tempo passa veloce per noi…. Non per loro che sono chiusi nelle loro gabbie, le giornate scandite dall’ora della pulizia del box, della distribuzione delle pappe, dalle passeggiate con i volontari, niente più. Le giornate tutte uguali, i mesi, gli anni, lunghissimi ma troppo pochi passano uno uguale all’altro. Che vita è quella di un cane di canile? Ulisse vorremmo poterti dire che fuori c’è qualcuno che ti aspetta e che ti farà finalmente conoscere la vita vera. Sarà mai così? Ulisse è di taglia media, energico e affettuoso, inizialmente un po’ diffidente, ha solo bisogno di studiarvi e capirvi per potersi fidare. Vi aspetta per farsi conoscere E per passare un po’ di tempo in compagnia magari facendo una passeggiata per sgranchirsi e disperdere un po’ di energia accumulata  stando chiuso nel box . I volontari vi aiuteranno a conoscervi meglio. Per info e appuntamenti 348 10 13 553

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Ulisse home

What you'll need for Ulisse 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 Ulisse

What life with Ulisse looks like

Ulisse is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto in Italy.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ulisse, answered.

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