How do I contact the shelter about Gordon?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. I Pelosetti di Silvana 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 — I Pelosetti di Silvana 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 I Pelosetti di Silvana 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 (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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Gordon

Male · Senior · 9 years

Hello everyone! I'm Gordon, a beautiful Gordon Setter born in August 2017, with a big heart and an endless desire for cuddles. Despite my age, I still have a lot of life left in me, I love being around people and enjoying all the good things life has to offer. My story hasn't been easy: I was a hunter's dog who, considering me unsuitable for hunting, had decided to put me down if no one would take me. Luckily, I was saved and now I'm finally safe, in a shelter in Milan, where everyone has been able to discover how special I am. I'm a very sweet and cuddly dog: I approach people calmly looking for pets and I'm good with everyone. I'm not scared at all and, despite not being used to the urban environment, I adapted very well to city life. I don't pull on the leash and I'm very well-behaved, so I'm perfectly suitable for urban environments and, due to my sweet and sociable character, even for pet therapy. I'm dewormed, vaccinated and microchipped. I'm currently in Milan, but for a good adoption I can reach the North-Central Italy.

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Dolce, buono e coccolone Ciao a tutti! Mi presento: sono Gordon, uno splendido Setter Gordon, nato ad agosto 2017, taglia media (24kg) dal cuore grande e con una voglia infinita di coccole. Nonostante la mia età, ho ancora tanta voglia di vivere, stare in compagnia e godermi tutte le belle cose che la vita ha da offrire. La mia storia non è stata semplice: ero il cane di un cacciatore che, ritenendomi inadatto alla caccia, aveva deciso di sopprimermi se non avessi trovato qualcuno disposto ad accogliermi. Per fortuna sono stato salvato e oggi mi trovo finalmente al sicuro, in stallo a Milano, dove tutti hanno potuto scoprire quanto sia speciale. Sono un cane dolcissimo e super coccolone: mi avvicino tranquillamente alle persone in cerca di carezze e sono buono con tutti. Non sono per nulla spaventato e, nonostante non fossi abituato al contesto urbano, mi sono adattato benissimo alla vita in città. Non tiro al guinzaglio e sono un cane educatissimo, tanto da essere perfettamente adatto anche a un contesto urbano e, per il mio carattere dolce e socievole, persino a percorsi di pet therapy. Sono vaccinato e con microchip. Mi trovo attualmente a Milano in uno stallo casalingo, ma per una buona adozione posso raggiungere il Centro Nord Italia.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

I Pelosetti di Silvana

Living with Gordon

✓Vaccinated
✓Microchipped

Cared for by I Pelosetti di Silvana · Italy

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About Gordon

What life with Gordon looks like

Gordon is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at I Pelosetti di Silvana in Italy.

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.

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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. I Pelosetti di Silvana 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 — I Pelosetti di Silvana 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 I Pelosetti di Silvana 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 (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.