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Adopting from Italy

Browse dogs, cats and more from 132 local shelters in Italy โ€” every adoption saves a life.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น4,930 animals waiting
4,930
animals available
132
shelters
4,128
dogs
983
cats
Guide20 regional adoption guides for Italyโ†’
Dogs in Italy (4128)Cats in Italy (983)

Dogs available in Italy

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Moody, mixed breed for adoption at APAR ODV โ€“ Canile di Busto
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Moody

Unknown
Chico, Mixed Breed for adoption at APAR ODV โ€“ Canile di Busto
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Chico

Mixed Breed ยท medium

Unknown
Zeus, Mixed Breed for adoption at APAR ODV โ€“ Canile di Busto
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Zeus

Mixed Breed ยท large

Unknown
Locky, Mixed Breed for adoption at APAR ODV โ€“ Canile di Busto
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Locky

Mixed Breed ยท medium

Unknown
Athena, Mixed Breed for adoption at APAR ODV โ€“ Canile di Busto
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Athena

Mixed Breed ยท small

Unknown
Mia, Mixed Breed for adoption at APAR ODV โ€“ Canile di Busto
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Mia

Mixed Breed ยท medium

Unknown
Gin, Mixed Breed for adoption at APAR ODV โ€“ Canile di Busto
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Gin

Mixed Breed ยท large

Unknown
Gemma, Mixed Breed for adoption at APAR ODV โ€“ Canile di Busto
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Gemma

Mixed Breed ยท large

Unknown

Cats available in Italy

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Kiss, 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at A.S.P.A. Onlus
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Kiss

Mixed Breed

5 yearsUnknown
Martino, 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at A.S.P.A. Onlus
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Martino

Mixed Breed

3 yearsUnknown
Brunilde, female 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at A.S.P.A. Onlus
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Brunilde

Mixed Breed

3 yearsFemale
Marcello, 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at A.S.P.A. Onlus
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Marcello

Mixed Breed

3 yearsUnknown
Solea, female 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at A.S.P.A. Onlus
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Solea

Mixed Breed

3 yearsFemale
Elsa, female young Mixed Breed for adoption at A.S.P.A. Onlus
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Elsa

Mixed Breed

1 yearFemale
Sandro, 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at A.S.P.A. Onlus
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Sandro

Mixed Breed

3 yearsUnknown
Lapo, 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at A.S.P.A. Onlus
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly

Lapo

Mixed Breed

7 yearsUnknown

How to Adopt a Pet in Italy

Italy is home to 132 rescue shelters listed on TailHarbor, with 4,930 animals currently available for adoption. Whether you live in Italy or are looking to adopt from abroad, the process is straightforward with the right preparation.

The adoption process

Shelters in Italy typically require an application form, a meeting with the animal, and sometimes a home visit. Adoption contracts specify your responsibilities as an owner, including providing adequate shelter, nutrition, and veterinary care. Most shelters also follow up after adoption to ensure the animal is settling in well.

What's included with adoption

Animals adopted from shelters in Italyare generally vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered or spayed before rehoming. Adoption fees cover these veterinary costs and help the shelter continue its work. Fees vary by shelter and animal but are a fraction of what you'd pay at a breeder.

Adopting from Italy to another country

If you're adopting a pet from Italyand bringing it to another European country, you'll need an EU pet passport, a valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel), and a microchip. Some destination countries have additional requirements such as tapeworm treatment or breed-specific legislation. Check our import guides for country-specific requirements and timelines.

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Regional adoption guides for Italy

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