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German Shepherd · Female · Senior · 9 years

Lara female German shepherd, born in October 2017. Compatible with male dogs. Loves playing with balls, she would like them all for herself and indeed if her box companion is not careful, he ends up without! Loves playing with balls, she would like them all for herself and indeed if her box companion is not careful, he ends up without! She is very very good, has no problem being handled and loves cuddles. A few months ago she was operated on for mammary tumors but has fully recovered and is in fact a small female dog super active and lively! Dewormed, spayed, negative for heartworm and up to date with vaccinations, the home check visit is mandatory. She is located at our animal shelter Enpa in Mira. Would you like to meet her?

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Lara femmina di pastore tedesco nata nell’ottobre 2017. Compatibile con cani maschi. Adora giocare con le palline, le vorrebbe tutte per sè e infatti se il suo compagno di box non sta attento, rimane senza! Adora giocare con le palline, le vorrebbe tutte per sè e infatti se il suo compagnio di box non sta attento, rimane senza! È molto molto buona, non ha alcun problema a farsi manipolare e le piacciono le coccole.Alcuni mesi fa è stata operata per dei tumori mammari ma si è perfettamente ripresa e anzi è una cagnolina super attiva e vivace!Sverminata, sterilizzata, negativa alla filaria e in regola con le vaccinazioni, è obbligatoria la visita di preaffido. Si trova nel nostro rifugio Enpa di Mira. Ti piacerebbe conoscerla? Contattaci al 3476455649

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇮🇹Venezia VE
Shelter
ENPA Mira — Il Rifugio del Cane (Venezia)
Living with Lara
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
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Cared for by ENPA Mira — Il Rifugio del Cane (Venezia) · Venezia VELearn about German Shepherd

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lara home

What you'll need for Lara 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 Lara

What life with Lara looks like

Lara is a senior german shepherd dog waiting at ENPA Mira — Il Rifugio del Cane (Venezia) in Venezia VE.

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.

Venezia VE, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lara, answered.

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