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Un&#8217

Mixed Breed · Unknown

For some time now, a dangerous and disrespectful trend has emerged among dog owners and groomers: altering the fur of animals to make them look more and more like dolls and stuffed toys. It is called "extreme dog grooming" and it is a risky practice for their health and disrespectful of their living nature, transformed into that of toys whose color and hairstyle are changed for pure entertainment. Indeed, dyeing a dog's fur can be harmful to their physical and psychological well-being: allergic reactions, burns, and intoxications can occur when coming into contact with chemical substances or otherwise inappropriate for the dog's coat and skin. Also, these substances alter their scent, potentially causing confusion and socialization problems with other dogs. Moreover, the dog is subjected to the stress of an often invasive and prolonged grooming, especially if, along with coloring, the fur is styled in extravagant and bizarre ways. Indeed, images of dogs turned into zebras, tigers, pandas, fish, Pokémon, Santa's elves, rainbows are seen, especially on social media, where this is even defined as an art practiced by established groomers. There may be a guarantee that products and techniques are used that do not endanger the lives of dogs, but the fact remains, absolutely serious, that they are ridiculed and harmed: there is no benefit for them in being treated, rather mistreated, in this useless and insensitive way. If it is absolutely necessary to intervene on the coat, the dog's fur should be cut following a delicate practice that pays attention to its functions of thermoregulation and protection: it cannot be removed for mere aesthetic taste. On this, veterinarians and industry experts are clear: it is better to brush the dog periodically and to thin the coat only when necessary, while shaving should be done exclusively in cases where there are real hygienic and health reasons. If all this is not enough, it is necessary to remember that in Italy, artificially dyeing a dog's fur can also constitute an offense: there are municipal regulations - including that of Belluno (Article 9, paragraph 11) and of some other towns in our province - that explicitly prohibit this practice, considered a crime by legal doctrine if performed on another person's dog. We must always remember that dogs, like all other living and sentient beings, are not objects nor people; they do not need to get a dye or a new haircut to look neater, more elegant, more "stylish," to satisfy the human tendency to seek beauty, a certainly undeniable and fascinating part of our complexity. Dogs just need a lot of love and above all respect for their animal nature so that they can feel like the wonderful creatures they are... natural and untidy.

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Da qualche tempo sembra essersi scatenata una moda rischiosa e irrispettosa fra i proprietari e i toelettatori dei cani: stravolgere il pelo degli animali per farli assomigliare sempre più a pupazzi e peluche. Si chiama “extreme dog grooming” ed è una pratica rischiosa per la loro salute e irrispettosa della loro natura vivente, tramutata in quella di giocattoli cui cambiare colore e acconciatura per puro divertimento. Infatti, tingere il pelo dei cani può essere dannoso per il loro benessere psicofisico: reazioni allergiche, ustioni e intossicazioni sono fra le reazioni che si possono scatenare a contatto con sostanze chimiche o comunque inadatte al mantello e alla cute del cane, senza dimenticare che esse alterano il suo odore causandogli potenziale confusione e problemi a socializzare con i propri simili; inoltre il cane viene sottoposto allo stress di una toelettatura spesso invasiva e prolungata, soprattutto se, insieme alla colorazione, il pelo viene acconciato in modi stravaganti e bizzarri. Si vedono infatti immagini di cani tramutati in zebre, tigri, panda, pesci, Pokemon, elfi di Babbo Natale, arcobaleni, veicolate soprattutto sui social media, dove viene esibita quella che è definita addirittura un’ arte espressa da toelettatori affermati. Ci può essere anche la garanzia che vengano utilizzati prodotti e tecniche che non mettono a repentaglio la vita dei cani, ma resta il fatto, assolutamente grave, che essi vengano ridicolizzati e danneggiati: per loro non c’è alcun vantaggio nell’essere trattati, anzi maltrattati, in questo modo inutile e poco sensibile. Se proprio non si può fare a meno di intervenire sul mantello, il pelo del cane dovrebbe essere tagliato seguendo una prassi delicata che pone attenzione alle sue funzioni di termoregolazione e protezione: e non può essere eliminato per mero gusto estetico. Su questo, veterinari ed esperti del settore sono chiari: è meglio spazzolare il cane periodicamente e sottoporlo alla sola sfoltitura del manto quando si rende necessaria, mentre bisogna procedere alla tosatura esclusivamente nei casi in cui vi siano reali motivi igienici e sanitari. Se tutto ciò ancora non bastasse, è necessario ricordare che, in Italia, colorare artificialmente il pelo dei cani può costituire anche un illecito: esistono regolamenti comunali – tra cui quello di Belluno (art.9 comma 11) e di alcuni altri comuni della nostra provincia – che vietano espressamente questa pratica, considerata dalla dottrina penalistica anche reato se eseguita ai danni del cane altrui. Ricordiamo sempre che i cani, come tutti gli altri esseri viventi e senzienti, non sono oggetti e nemmeno persone, non hanno bisogno di farsi la tinta o un taglio nuovo per apparire più in ordine, più eleganti, più “stilosi”, per soddisfare l’attitudine tutta umana a ricercare la bellezza, una parte certo innegabile e affascinante della nostra complessità. Ai cani si deve soltanto tantissimo affetto e soprattutto il rispetto della loro natura animale affinché si possano sentire come le meravigliose creature che sono…naturali e spettinate.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Associazione Onlus Apaca
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Un&#8217 home

What you'll need for Un&#8217 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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Un&#8217

What life with Un&#8217 looks like

Un&#8217 is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Associazione Onlus Apaca 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 Un&#8217, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Un&#8217?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Associazione Onlus Apaca handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Un&#8217 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Un&#8217 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Associazione Onlus Apaca 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 Un&#8217 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 Un&#8217 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 Onlus Apaca early rather than rehoming privately; they know Un&#8217 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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