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Hope

Female · Senior · 11 years

Hope was born in 2014 and has been in the dog shelter all her life. She is now old, she has seen hundreds of families pass by her cage, but no one has ever chosen her. Yet Hope is a fantastic dog, she loves physical contact and cuddles. She loves water and in summer there is always a small pool in her cage. Suitable for families with children who are not too young and elderly people. We know it will not be easy to find someone who chooses to adopt an elderly dog, but we never stop dreaming that Hope may spend her last years warm and surrounded by the love of a family. Hope is available for adoption in Ragusa and the neighboring provinces, but also in central and northern Italy after a pre-adoption home check.

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Hope è nata nel 2014 ed è in canile da sempre. Ormai è anziana, ha visto passare davanti al suo box centinaia di famiglie, ma mai nessuno ha scelto lei. Eppure Hope è un cane fantastico, adora il contatto fisico e le coccole. Ama molto l’acqua e in estate per lei è sempre presente una piscinetta nel suo box. Adatta a famiglie anche con bambini non troppo piccoli e persone anziane. Sappiamo che non sarà facile trovare chi scelga di adottare un cane anziano ma non smettiamo di sognare che Hope possa trascorrere i suoi ultimi anni al caldo e circondata dall’amore di una famiglia. Hope è adottabile a Ragusa e nelle province limitrofe, ma anche nel centro-nord Italia previo iter di preaffido.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
LAV Italy
Living with Hope
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by LAV Italy · Rome

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Hope home

What you'll need for Hope 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 Hope

What life with Hope looks like

Hope is a medium-sized 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 gentle 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.

Rome, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hope, answered.

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