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Whisky

Male · Senior · 10 years

Affectionate, good, and sociable with people, children, and other dogs Hello everyone! My name is Whisky, and I am a sweet small dog of medium-small size, weighing only 12 kg, born around May 2016. My life hasn't been easy… I was a small neighborhood dog, one of those who learned to survive day by day, often without attention, and through many monotonous days. Then something happened that changed everything: I was found injured. At that moment, my path crossed with people who decided not to turn away. They helped me, cared for me, and welcomed me… I am now in Calabria and I am waiting for my chance to truly be reborn. I am a very affectionate and energetic small dog, I love the company of people and get along well with my kind and even with cats. I have a good and sociable personality, and despite everything I've gone through, I continue to trust in humanity. From Calabria, I can be transported to central or northern Italy, vaccinated, microchipped, with negative test results for adoption or foster home.

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Affettuoso, buono e socievole Persone, bambini, cani, gatti Ciao a tutti!Mi presento: mi chiamo Whisky, sono un dolcissimo cagnolino di taglia medio-piccola, di soli 12 kg, nato indicativamente a maggio 2016. La mia vita non è stata facile…Sono stato un cagnolino di quartiere, uno di quelli che imparano a sopravvivere giorno dopo giorno, tra attenzioni a volte mancate e tante giornate tutte uguali. Poi è successo qualcosa che ha cambiato tutto: sono stato trovato ferito.E in quel momento la mia strada ha incrociato quella di persone che hanno deciso di non girarsi dall’altra parte. Mi hanno soccorso, curato e accolto…Mi trovo in Calabria e sto aspettando la mia occasione di rinascere davvero. Sono un cagnolino molto affettuoso e pieno di energia, adoro la compagnia delle persone e vado d’accordo con i miei simili e anche con i gatti.Ho un carattere buono, socievole e, nonostante tutto quello che ho passato, continuo ad avere fiducia nell’essere umano. Dalla Calabria posso salire al centro o nord Italia, vaccinato, microchippato, test negativi per adozione o stallo.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
I Pelosetti di Silvana
Living with Whisky
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by I Pelosetti di Silvana · Italy

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Whisky home

What you'll need for Whisky 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 Whisky

What life with Whisky looks like

Whisky is a small senior dog waiting at I Pelosetti di Silvana in Italy.

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.

🇮🇹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 Whisky, answered.

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