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Zac

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

In dog shelter since 2020. Arrived from a family. It seemed that the change from garden to apartment had made him difficult to handle and nervous. At first very frightened by life in the dog shelter, he then adapted. Although he remains a dog with some insecurities, who needs to be approached calmly, he is obedient and very well-mannered. Compatible with other dogs. Looking for a home without children, with a garden and experienced people.

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IN CANILE DAL 2020 Arriva da una famiglia. Sembrava che il cambiamento da giardino ad appartamento lo avesse reso poco gestibile e nervoso. All'inizio molto impaurito dalla vita in canile, si è poi adattato e anche se resta un cane con delle insicurezze, da conoscere con calma, è obbediente e molto educato. Compatibile con altri cani. Cerca casa senza bambini, con giardino e persone esperte.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇮🇹Brescia

Shelter

Canile Rifugio di Brescia

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Zac

What life with Zac looks like

Zac is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Canile Rifugio di Brescia in Brescia.

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 often microchipped and sterilized before leaving, but confirm with the shelter. Some public canili rifugio waive adoption fees, so ask the shelter about fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Zac, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zac?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Canile Rifugio di Brescia handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zac on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zac if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Canile Rifugio di Brescia whether they will for Zac, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Zac already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Zac. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Canile Rifugio di Brescia, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Zac isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Canile Rifugio di Brescia about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zac 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.