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Bob

Male · Adult · 4 years

XL size mix molosso/Alano, big heart and big appetite... even bigger! Food is his greatest passion... and also his weakness: he needs someone who can contain him and manage him carefully. Sociable and gentle with adults, but not suitable for families with children or cats. To be evaluated with other dogs. Comfortable in semi-urban environments, good on walks and does not pull on the leash. Not suitable for a first experience: requires conscious and competent management, given his size and exuberant nature.

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Taglia XL mix molosso/Alano, cuore grande e fame… ancora più grande! Il cibo è la sua più grande passione… e anche il suo punto debole: serve qualcuno che sappia contenerlo e gestirlo con attenzione. Socievole e docile con le persone adulte, ma non adatto a famiglie con bambini o gatti. Da valutare con altri cani. A suo agio in contesti semi-urbani, bravo in passeggiata e non tira al guinzaglio. Non adatto ad una prima esperienza: richiede una gestione consapevole e competente, viste la mole e la sua indole esuberante.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇮🇹—
Shelter
L'Arca di Piera
Living with Bob
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by L'Arca di Piera
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Bob home

What you'll need for Bob 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 Bob

What life with Bob looks like

Bob is a large adult dog waiting at L'Arca di Piera.

An 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 chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bob, answered.

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