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Vittorio

Male · Adult · 6 years

Vittorio arrived from Sardinia in search of a new opportunity… and we dream of a special family that will love him as he deserves. He is a bundle of energy, kindness, and a desire to live! He is affectionate and sociable, loves being around people, and never misses an opportunity to seek cuddles, attention, and playtime. He is also suitable for families with children and can be evaluated with other dogs and cats. We are looking for a home where he can finally feel loved and part of the family!

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Vittorio è arrivato dalla Sardegna in cerca di una nuova possibilità… e noi sogniamo per lui una famiglia speciale che sappia amarlo come merita. È un concentrato di energia, simpatia e voglia di vivere! È un cane affettuoso e socievole, ama stare in compagnia delle persone e non perde occasione per cercare coccole, attenzioni e momenti di gioco. Adatto anche a famiglie con bambini e si può valutare con altri cani e gatti. Per lui cerchiamo una casa dove possa finalmente sentirsi amato e parte della famiglia! Adottabile solo su Torino e provincia

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇮🇹—
Shelter
L'Arca di Piera
Living with Vittorio
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Vittorio home

What you'll need for Vittorio in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Vittorio

What life with Vittorio looks like

Vittorio is a small adult dog waiting at L'Arca di Piera.

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 Vittorio, answered.

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