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Zed

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Name: Zed Gender: male (neutered) Date of birth: 02-08-2015 Zed, a mixed-breed dog, is an adult shepherd who is still a lively and exuberant dog. Inactivity is a great discomfort for him: all dogs, especially those with quick intelligence like his, do not tolerate the absence of something to do. Zed always anxiously awaits the moment of going out, when he can finally dedicate himself to olfactory exploration, which he does in a very concentrated and meticulous way - often even creating real furrows with his nose to follow certain underground traces. Zed is also a sensitive and reactive dog. He is not always available for handling, and unfortunately, this characteristic has become more pronounced over time, probably due to a particular physical condition (disk herniation). To interact with Zed, it is essential to truly understand canine communication. Zed is sometimes subject to impulsive reactions, which can be successfully prevented if one has full understanding of his current state and guides him towards a calm state. For these reasons, the ideal adopter for Zed must be a motivated, competent and trained person, available to follow a series of meetings with the dog shelter trainer.

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Nome: Zed Sesso: maschio (sterilizzato) data di nascita: 02-08-2015 Zed, meticcio pastore in età matura, è ancora un cane vivace ed esuberante. L’inattività è per lui un grande disagio: tutti i cani, e specialmente i soggetti dall’intelligenza pronta come la sua, mal tollerano l’assenza di qualcosa da fare. Zed aspetta sempre con ansia il momento dell’uscita, quando finalmente può dedicarsi alla perlustrazione olfattiva, che pratica in maniera molto concentrata e meticolosa – spesso addirittura creando veri e propri solchi con il tartufo per seguire bene certe tracce sotterranee. Zed è anche un cane sensibile e reattivo. Non sempre è disponibile alla manipolazione e, purtroppo, nel tempo, questa caratteristica si è molto accentuata, probabilmente a causa di una sua particolare condizione fisica (ernia del disco). Per interagire con Zed è indispensabile conoscere davvero a fondo la comunicazione del cane. Zed è talvolta soggetto a reazioni impulsive, che possono essere prevenute con successo se si ha piena capacità di comprendere il suo stato del momento e di guidarlo verso uno stato di calma. Per tali ragioni, l’adottante ideale per Zed dovrà essere una persona motivata, competente e preparata, disponibile a seguire un percorso di incontri con l’istruttrice del canile.

Size

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Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇮🇹Bologna (Emilia-Romagna)

Shelter

Canile Il Vagabondo

Living with Zed

✓Neutered

Cared for by Canile Il Vagabondo · Bologna (Emilia-Romagna)Learn about Mixed Breed →

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About Zed

What life with Zed looks like

Zed is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Canile Il Vagabondo in Bologna (Emilia-Romagna).

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 Zed, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zed?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Canile Il Vagabondo handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zed on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zed if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Canile Il Vagabondo 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Zed 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 Zed 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 Il Vagabondo early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zed 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.