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Elia

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Elia Male 1 Year Medium Size Quiet and a little shy with people he doesn't know Elia needs to learn everything, from going for walks to what a house is, to outside noises, to the dog bed, and everything related to adoption. He needs time, love and is suited for learning all of this, like all the dogs that come from a dog shelter or an animal shelter otherwise. Ideal for families or young couples even with the presence of children and balanced dogs.

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Elia Maschio 1 Anno Taglia Media Contenuta Dolce e un pochino timido con chi non conosce Elia ha bisogno di imparare tutto, dall’ andare a spasso a cosa sia una casa, ai rumori esterni, alla cuccia di casa, e tutto quello che concerne un adozione. Ha bisogno di tempo, amore e fatto per pter imparare tutto ciò, come tutti i canini che provengono da un canile o da un rifugio del resto. Ideali per famiglie o coppie giovani anche con presenza di bambini e cani equilibrati.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇮🇹Versilia (Lucca)
Shelter
Nati Liberi Versilia
Living with Elia
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Nati Liberi Versilia · Versilia (Lucca)Learn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Elia home

What you'll need for Elia 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 Elia

What life with Elia looks like

Elia is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Nati Liberi Versilia in Versilia (Lucca).

An young 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.

Versilia (Lucca), Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

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. Nati Liberi Versilia 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 — Nati Liberi Versilia 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 Nati Liberi Versilia 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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