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Buck

Male · Senior · 15 years

Buck is a good dog but has a strong personality, gets along with females while with male dogs it depends a lot on their character. He is obedient and cooperative but when he was younger he did not accept being photographed, he would growl to express his dissatisfaction. Age and ailments have softened him a lot. Eats, drinks and does everything regularly but his back has caused several problems: he has been partially paralyzed four times and has had four herniated disc surgeries. Because of his back he walks badly but is independent and on good days he can even run. At home he is very good, goes on a leash and travels without problems even in a car.

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Buck è un cane buono ma ha un bel caratterino, va d'accordo con le femmine mentre con i cani maschi dipende molto dal carattere che hanno. E' obbediente e collabora ma quando era più giovane non accettava di essere ripreso, ringhiava per esprimere il suo disappunto. L'età e gli acciacchi l'hanno ammorbidito molto. Mangia, beve e fa tutto regolarmente ma la sua schiena ha creato diversi problemi: è rimasto 4 volte semiparalizzato e ha fatto 4 interventi di ernia del disco. A causa della sua schiena cammina male ma è autonomo e nei giorni migliori riesce anche a correre. A casa è bravissimo, va al guinzaglio e viaggia senza problemi anche in macchina.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
LAV Italy
Living with Buck
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by LAV Italy · Rome

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Buck home

What you'll need for Buck 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 Buck

What life with Buck looks like

Buck is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at LAV Italy in Rome.

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.

Note from the shelter: Chronic back problems with history of disc hernias and temporary paralysis. Has undergone 4 spinal surgeries. Mobility issues but remains independent.

🇮🇹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 Buck, answered.

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