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Adopt Leda

Female · Senior · 9 years

Her family is no longer there, and suddenly Leda found herself completely alone in the house, without any reference points. Leda is very sweet, seeks and loves contact with people but is also used to being alone. She loves walks but no longer has anyone to take her to explore the world. We are evaluating compatibility with other dogs, for now it would be preferable to adopt her as the only dog. Leda is in Sicily but for a good adoption she can go elsewhere.

Read original (it)

La sua famiglia non c'è più e da un momento all'altro Leda si è ritrovata completamente sola in casa, senza più nessun riferimento. Leda è molto dolce, cerca ed ama il contatto con le persone ma è abituata anche a stare da sola. Ama le passeggiate ma non ha più nessuno che la porti ad esplorare il mondo. Stiamo valutando la compatibilità con altri cani, per ora sarebbe preferibile l'adozione come cane unico. Leda si trova in Sicilia ma per una buona adozione arriva anche altrove.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
LAV Italy
Living with Leda
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by LAV Italy · Rome

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Leda home

What you'll need for Leda 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 Leda

What life with Leda looks like

Leda 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.

🇮🇹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 Leda, answered.

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