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Leo

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

In dog shelter since 2017, Leo is a Mastiff who came from the South with many hopes when he was only one year old, but soon abandoned by his family for trivial reasons. Sunny and affectionate with volunteers, he has unfortunately become involved in episodes of excessive defense against strangers, which makes his adoption very difficult and specific. He needs an experienced family, a safe place where he does not have to exercise his guardian nature and does not have contact with people outside his small circle.

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IN CANILE DAL 2017 Leo è un pastorone arrivato dal Sud con tante speranze quando aveva solo un anno, ma ben presto scaricato dalla famiglia per futili motivi. Solare e affettuoso coi volontari, si è purtroppo reso protagonista di episodi di eccessiva difesa contro estranei e questo rende la sua adozione molto difficile e mirata. Necessita di famiglia esperta, un posto sicuro dove non debba esercitare la sua indole di guardiano e non abbia contatti con gente esterna alla sua ristretta cerchia. Già sterilizzato

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇮🇹Brescia

Shelter

Canile Rifugio di Brescia

Living with Leo

✓Neutered

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Leo

What life with Leo looks like

Leo is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Canile Rifugio di Brescia in Brescia.

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 often microchipped and sterilized before leaving, but confirm with the shelter. Some public canili rifugio waive adoption fees, so ask the shelter about fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Leo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Leo?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own 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 Leo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Leo if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Canile Rifugio di Brescia whether they will for Leo, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Leo already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Canile Rifugio di Brescia lists Leo as neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Canile Rifugio di Brescia, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Leo isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Canile Rifugio di Brescia about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Leo 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.