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English Setter · Male · Adult · 4 years

Elia is a loving small dog of purebred English Setter breed who is located in Milan. Born in June 2022, it is a medium-sized male with a beautiful medium-length coat. Elia is a sweet soul who is still discovering its environment, and this phase of exploration makes it curious and ready to socialize. This friendly dog is dewormed, vaccinated, and spayed, making it a healthy and happy companion. Its friendly nature and well-balanced character make it suitable for people who are new to having pets. Elia is an excellent candidate for someone who wants a four-legged friend to love and cuddle; its adaptability is a big advantage for a family looking for a new member. In an animal shelter, we are working so that Elia can find a warm and affectionate home where it will truly feel at home. It will be a faithful companion for whoever has the opportunity to have it in their life. Don't miss the chance to meet it! MEDICAL LEGAL DETAILS Full optional:

Read original (it)

Elia è un affettuoso cagnolino di razza pura Setter Inglese che si trova a Milano. Nato a Giugno 2022, è un maschio di taglia media con un bel pelo di lunghezza media. Elia è una dolce anima che sta ancora scoprendo il suo ambiente, e questa fase di conoscenza lo rende curioso e pronto a socializzare. Questo simpatico cane è sverminato, vaccinato e sterilizzato, il che lo rende un compagno sano e felice. La sua natura amichevole e il suo carattere ben equilibrato lo rendono adatto a persone alla prima esperienza con animali domestici. Elia è un ottimo candidato per chi desidera un amico a quattro zampe da amare e coccolare; la sua adattabilità è un grande vantaggio per una famiglia in cerca di un nuovo membro. In un rifugio, stiamo lavorando perché Elia possa trovare una casa calda e affettuosa dove sentirsi davvero a suo agio. Sarà un compagno fedele per chi avrà l’opportunità di averlo nella propria vita. Non perdere l’occasione di conoscerlo! DETTAGLI MEDICO LEGALI Full optional: vaccinato – chippato – sterilizzato

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇮🇹Cornaredo
Shelter
Pet Rescue Italia
Living with Elia
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Pet Rescue Italia · CornaredoLearn about English Setter

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Elia home

What you'll need for Elia in week one.

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  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 Elia

What life with Elia looks like

Elia is a medium-sized adult english setter dog waiting at Pet Rescue Italia in Cornaredo.

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 Elia, answered.

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