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Brian

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Looking for a family for Brian Brian is a beautiful pitbull, a treasure who has been waiting too long for a family to love him forever. His story starts sadly: he was abandoned outside our animal shelter in December 2019, but since then he has shown to be a wonderful dog, full of life and affection to give. Brian loves cuddles, walks and playing. He is a loyal companion who can't wait to share his life with the right person. He gets along well with non-dominant females and dreams of a home where he can feel part of the family, not just a guest. He is already vaccinated, microchipped and spayed, ready to start his new life. If you think you can open your heart and your home to this adorable pit, don't hesitate to contact us.

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In cerca di una famiglia per Brian Brian è un bellissimo pitbull, un tesoro che aspetta da troppo tempo una famiglia che lo ami per sempre. La sua storia inizia in modo triste: è stato abbandonato fuori dal nostro rifugio nel dicembre 2019, ma da allora ha dimostrato di essere un cane meraviglioso, pieno di vita e affetto da dare. Brian ama le coccole, le passeggiate e giocare. È un compagno leale che non vede l'ora di condividere la sua vita con la persona giusta. Va d'accordo con le femmine non dominanti e sogna una casa dove possa sentirsi parte della famiglia, non solo un ospite. È già vaccinato, microchippato e sterilizzato, pronto per iniziare la sua nuova vita. Se pensi di poter aprire il tuo cuore e la tua casa a questo adorabile pit, non esitare a contattarci.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio San Francesco
Living with Brian
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Brian home

What you'll need for Brian 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 Brian

What life with Brian looks like

Brian is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio San Francesco in Italy.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Brian, answered.

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