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Joy

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Joy a name, a program! Very young Similar Labrador, about 18 months old, large size. Lively, full of energy and like all teenagers, a bit clumsy. He is neutered and vaccinated, in good health. Loves to play with people and be cuddled. For him we are looking for a dynamic family, that takes him for long walks and accompanies him in his growth by giving him new experiences. Compatibility with other dogs to be tested. It is recommended to take an education course.

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Joy un nome, un programma! Simil Labrador giovanissimo, circa 18 mesi, taglia grande. Vivace, pieno di energie e come tutti gli adolescenti, un pò maldestro. Si affida sterilizzato e vaccinato, in slaute. Ama giocare con le persone e farsi coccolare. Per lui cerchiamo una famiglia dinamica, che lo porti a fare lunghe passeggiate e che lo accomapgni nella sua crescia facendogli fare nuove esperienze. Compatibilità con altri cani da testare. Si consiglia corso di educazione.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇮🇹Brescia
Shelter
Canile Rifugio di Brescia
Living with Joy
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
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Bringing Joy home

What you'll need for Joy 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 Joy

What life with Joy looks like

Joy is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Canile Rifugio di Brescia in Brescia.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Brescia, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Joy, answered.

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