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Gordon

Male · Senior · 9 years

Hello everyone! 🐾 Let me introduce myself: my name is Gordon, I am a beautiful Gordon Setter, born in August 2017, with a big heart and an endless love for cuddles. Despite my age, I’m still full of joy, I enjoy being around people and I appreciate all the wonderful things life has to offer. My story hasn’t been easy: I belonged to a hunter who considered me unsuitable for hunting and decided he would have me put down if no one stepped in to take me. Fortunately, I was rescued and I’m now finally safe, living in a foster home in Milan, where everyone has discovered how special I truly am. I’m a very sweet and extremely affectionate dog: I approach people calmly, looking for cuddles, and I’m friendly with everyone. I’m not fearful at all, and even though I wasn’t used to an urban environment, I adapted very well to city life. I don’t pull on the leash and I’m a very well‑mannered dog, making me perfect for living in the city — and thanks to my gentle and sociable nature, even suitable for animal‑assisted therapy. I am currently in Milan in a foster home. 👉 I am vaccinated and tested negative for Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Dirofilaria, Brucellosis and Leishmania. 👉 Adoption only with a protection contract, adoption fee and home check (RBU included). 📝 Foster/adoption form: 📞 🇮🇹 Chiara (WhatsApp) – 🇬🇧 Chiara (WhatsApp only) – 🇩🇪 Sabrina (WhatsApp)

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇮🇹Nazionale
Shelter
Furry Rescue Italy
Living with Gordon
  • ✓Vaccinated
Cared for by Furry Rescue Italy · Nazionale
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Bringing Gordon home

What you'll need for Gordon 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 Gordon

What life with Gordon looks like

Gordon is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at Furry Rescue Italy in Nazionale.

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.

Nazionale, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gordon, answered.

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