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Adopt Linda

Female · Senior · 8 years

Linda is a small female dog, good, obedient and extremely affectionate. When she meets people, after a short time she convinces them to pick her up. For this open character towards people, we are sure that anyone who wants to welcome her into the family will not have difficulty in winning her heart and being won over by her in turn. At the moment she is in foster care with a volunteer in Calabria who took her from the street to offer her the possibility of a better life. When the volunteer took her in, Linda had a slight limp and, after taking her to the vet, it turned out that she actually had two very serious problems: a pelvic fracture and a knee fracture. The recovery was long but now Linda is fine and runs like the wind. In general she gets along with other dogs but in some occasions she cannot control herself: for example when it's time to go out she starts barking and spinning around to express all her happiness, sometimes even looking for fights with other dogs present in the house. Linda is in Calabria but comes anywhere there is a home.

Read original (it)

Linda è una cagnolina brava, obbediente ed estremamente affettuosa. Quando conosce le persone, dopo poco tempo le convince a farla salire in braccio. Per questo suo carattere così aperto alle persone, siamo certi che chiunque voglia accoglierla in famiglia non avrà difficoltà a conquistare il suo cuore e lasciarsi conquistare a sua volta. Al momento si trova in stallo presso un volontario in Calabria che l'ha tolta dalla strada per offrirle la possibilità di una vita migliore. Quando l'ha accolta in casa, Linda aveva una leggera zoppia e, portata dal veterinario, è emerso che in realtà aveva due problemi molto seri: una frattura del bacino e una del ginocchio. La convalescenza è stata lunga ma adesso Linda sta bene e corre come il vento. In generale va d'accordo con gli altri cani ma in alcune occasioni non riesce a controllarsi: ad esempio quando è ora di uscire inizia ad abbaiare e girare su stessa per manifestare tutta la sua contentezza, a volte andando a cercare zuffe anche con gli altri cani presenti in casa. Linda si trova in Calabria ma arriva ovunque ci sia casa.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 8 years
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
LAV Italy
Living with Linda
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Has special needs
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Linda home

What you'll need for Linda 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 Linda

What life with Linda looks like

Linda is a small 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: Previous pelvic and knee fractures, now fully healed. Can become overexcited and reactive with other dogs during exciting moments.

🇮🇹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 Linda, answered.

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