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Adopt Dylan

Male · Senior · 10 years

Dylan is the good giant at the animal shelter. Despite his large size (about 40 kg), he is a very respectful and balanced dog in interactions with people. He loves collaborative activities and it's wonderful to walk with him in the countryside. Compatible with female dogs, unfortunately not compatible with cats and other small animals. Suitable for families that have outdoor space and lots of desire to give him quality time as he deserves in the remaining years he has left. Dylan is available for adoption in Ragusa and the neighboring provinces, but also in central and northern Italy after a rigorous pre-adoption home check.

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Dylan è il gigante buono del rifugio. Nonostante le dimensioni importanti (40 kg circa) è un cane molto rispettoso ed equilibrato nelle interazioni con le persone. Adora le attività collaborative ed è meraviglioso passeggiare con lui in campagna. Compatibile con cani femmine, purtroppo non compatibile con gatti e altri piccoli animali. Adatto a famiglie che abbiano uno spazio all’aperto e tanta voglia di dedicargli tempo di qualità come merita negli ultimi anni che gli restano. Dylan è adottabile a Ragusa e nelle province limitrofe, ma anche nel centro-nord Italia previo rigoroso iter di preaffido.

Size
Extra large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
LAV Italy
Living with Dylan
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
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Bringing Dylan home

What you'll need for Dylan 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 Dylan

What life with Dylan looks like

Dylan is a extra-large 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: Senior dog requiring quality time and outdoor space

🇮🇹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.

Rome, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dylan, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Dylan?
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 Dylan on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Dylan 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 Dylan 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 Dylan 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 Dylan 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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