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Diventa volontario

Unknown · Senior · 9 years

Your desire to get involved is high and you would like to actively join our association? Diventa volontario! To carry out volunteer work with dogs, it is necessary to attend the course with our senior volunteers and educators: three full immersion days between theory and practical field work to gain awareness, get to know our guests, learn the rules necessary for coexistence in an animal shelter and learn the correct techniques so that the walk is a moment of peace for both you and the dog you accompany. Usually, we hold two editions, in spring and autumn, write to us for more information or follow us on social media to not miss the updates. If cats are your passion, don't worry: there is plenty of space for you too! We organize a personalized meeting - or group if there are many requests - to explain how to best care for our furry friends, write to. To become an animal shelter volunteer, it is necessary to join the Association Amici del Cane.

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La tua voglia di metterti in gioco è alta e vorresti entrare a far parte attivamente della nostra associazione? Diventa volontario! Per poter svolgere l’attività di volontariato con i cani è necessario seguire il corso con i nostri volontari senior e gli educatori: 3 giornate di full immersion tra teoria e pratica sul campo per acquisire consapevolezza, conoscere i nostri ospiti, imparare le regole necessarie alla convivenza in rifugio e imparare le tecniche giuste affinché la passeggiata sia un momento di serenità sia per te sia per il cane che accompagnerai. Solitamente svolgiamo due edizioni, in primavera e in autunno, scrivici a per maggiori info o seguici sui social per non perdere gli aggiornamenti. Se sono i felini a essere la tua passione, non temere: c’è ampio spazio anche per te! Organizziamo un incontro personalizzato – o di gruppo, se le richieste sono molte – per spiegarti come accudire al meglio i nostri pelosi, scrivi a Per poter diventare volontari di rifugio è necessario iscriversi all’Associazione Amici del Cane.

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇮🇹Genova
Shelter
Rifugio del Gazzo
Cared for by Rifugio del Gazzo · Genova

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Diventa volontario home

What you'll need for Diventa volontario 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 Diventa volontario

What life with Diventa volontario looks like

Diventa volontario is a senior dog waiting at Rifugio del Gazzo in Genova.

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.

🇮🇹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.

Genova, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Diventa volontario, answered.

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