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Adotta Rocky

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Rocky is a beautiful large mixed breed dog, born in November 2024, neutered and with a very good and balanced temperament. He loves human contact, seeks the company of people and adores walks, even in urban environments. He is compatible with females. His ideal family must be very present, not first-time experience and aware of his size. For Rocky it is very important to stay by your side and share your time. He suffers from abandonment and for this reason the first few days...

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Rocky è un bellissimo meticcio di taglia grande, nato a Novembre 2024 , sterilizzato e dal carattere buonissimo ed equilibrato. Ama moltissimo il contatto umano, cerca la compagnia delle persone e adora le passeggiate, anche in contesto urbano. E’ compatibile con le femmine. La sua famiglia ideale deve essere molto presente, non alla prima esperienza e consapevole della sua taglia. Per Rocky è molto importante starti accanto e condividere il tuo tempo. Patisce l’abbandono e per questo i primi te

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Rifugio il Bau (Bastardini)

Living with Adotta Rocky

✓Neutered

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Adotta Rocky home

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About Adotta Rocky

What life with Adotta Rocky looks like

Adotta Rocky is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio il Bau (Bastardini) in Italy.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 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 Adotta Rocky, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Adotta Rocky?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Rifugio il Bau (Bastardini) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Adotta Rocky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Adotta Rocky 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 Rifugio il Bau (Bastardini) whether they will for Adotta Rocky, 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 Adotta Rocky already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Rifugio il Bau (Bastardini) lists Adotta Rocky as neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Rifugio il Bau (Bastardini), so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Adotta Rocky isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Rifugio il Bau (Bastardini) about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Adotta Rocky 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.