How do I contact the shelter about Ultimo?

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 Ultimo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Ultimo 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 Ultimo 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 Ultimo 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 Ultimo 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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Ultimo

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 9 years

❤ I CERCAFAMIGLIA: LAST ❤ To those asking about his compatibility with children, the photo speaks for itself. ❤️Ultimo, a sweet dog made of sweetness, is still looking for a home. A dog simply adorable, Ultimo gets along with his peers and also with cats, is suitable for living with children and has a wonderful, affectionate and sociable character, a real "big softie". He really knew suffering and perhaps this is what made him an incredible fantastic dog. The OIPA volunteers from Teramo had found him thin, hairless, full of injuries all over his body. Medium size, about 22 kg, Ultimo is 9 years old and is still trusting towards people despite his past. It has been several years that he is looking for a home, what are you waiting for to give him the most beautiful gift in the world? Ultimo is located in Teramo, but for a heart adoption can be placed in central and northern Italy following the pre-adoption placement process.

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❤ I CERCAFAMIGLIA: ULTIMO ❤ A chi chiede la sua compatibilità con i bambini la foto parla da sola. ❤️Ultimo, la dolcezza fatta cane, è ancora in cerca di una casa. Cane a dir poco adorabile, Ultimo va d’accordo con i suoi simili e anche con i gatti, è adatto ad una convivenza con i bambini ed ha un carattere meraviglioso, affettuoso e socievole, un vero “patatone”. Lui la sofferenza l’ha conosciuta davvero ed è forse questo che l’ha reso un cane incredibilmente fantastico. I volontari dell’OIPA di Teramo l’avevano trovato magro, spelato, pieno di lesioni su tutto il corpo. Taglia media, circa 22 kg, Ultimo ha 9 anni ed è ancora fiducioso nei confronti dell’uomo nonostante il suo passato. Sono già diversi anni che cerca casa, cosa aspettate a fargli il regalo più bello del mondo? Ultimo si trova a Teramo, ma per un’adozione del cuore può essere affidato in centro e nord Italia previo iter pre affido.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇮🇹Rome

Shelter

OIPA Italy

Living with Ultimo

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Bringing Ultimo home

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About Ultimo

What life with Ultimo looks like

Ultimo is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at OIPA Italy in Rome.

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.

Note from the shelter: Past trauma survivor, found malnourished with injuries

🇮🇹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 Ultimo, answered.

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