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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
Living with Zac
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Zac home

What you'll need for Zac 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 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 chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

Brescia, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zac, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zac?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this 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?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Canile Rifugio di Brescia 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 Zac 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 Zac 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 Canile Rifugio di Brescia 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.
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