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Zara

German Shorthaired Pointer · Female · Adult · 4 years

Hello. I'm Zara! In my life, I've had some tough moments, but I was born positive and never stopped trusting people. I love being in the company of others, running free, jumping around, and following all the scents: yes, I admit, I'm a real hunter! I have a lot of energy and a strong desire to live, so I'm looking for a family that loves being outdoors and sharing many adventures with me. But after all this excitement, I become a big cuddle bug: petting, kisses, and a quiet spot close to you are all I want. Oh, I almost forgot: I'm also a good companion for other dogs, I like having friends to share time and play with! That's what I truly dream of—a family all my own!

IT·Show original

Ciao. sono Zara! Nella mia vita ho vissuto momenti un po' difficili, ma sono nata positiva e non ho mai smesso di fidarmi delle persone. Adoro stare in compagnia, correre libera, saltare e seguire tutti gli odori: si, lo ammetto, sono una vera cacciatrice! Ho tanta energia e tanta voglia di vivere, quindi cerco una famiglia che ami stare all'aria aperta e condividere con me tante avventure. Ma dopo tutto questo movimento, divento una gran coccolona: carezze, baci e un posto tranquillo vicino a voi sono tutto quello che desidero. Ah, dimenticavo: sono anche una brava compagna per gli altri cani, mi piace avere amici con cui condividere il tempo e il gioco! Quello che sogno davvero è una famiglia tutta mia!

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇮🇹Mariano Comense (Como)
Shelter
Gli Amici del Randagio
Living with Zara
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Bringing Zara home

What you'll need for Zara 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

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    €20–35

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About Zara

What life with Zara looks like

Zara is a medium-sized adult german shorthaired pointer dog waiting at Gli Amici del Randagio in Mariano Comense (Como).

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.

Mariano Comense (Como), Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zara, answered.

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