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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 9 years

Name: Luca. Breed: Maremmano Mix Age: born December 2017. Gender: male Size: 57 cm. Neutered: male / neutered Location / Country: Italy Description Luca – this troubled soul is searching for a happy ending! Luca has survived a harrowing ordeal after being rescued from abysmal living conditions where he nearly starved to death. At the time of his rescue, it was uncertain if he would survive. Luca was nothing but skin and bones, yet he had an indomitable will to live. He received medical care at a veterinary clinic. Later, Luca was nurtured back to health with much love at the boarding facility where he still lives today. Yes, after a long period of uncertainty, Luca has made it; thanks to dedicated care, he is over the hump! Luca is Leishmania positive but is well-managed medically. He receives his medication and is regularly tested. Otherwise, this condition imposes no restrictions on him. Today, Luca lives with many other dogs at the boarding facility. He has grown into a handsome male dog; he is a loving and loyal canine soul who gets along well with fellow animals, regardless of gender. However, understandably, he shows cautious mistrust towards humans. Once he builds trust, he is gentle and even affectionate with us two-legged beings. Now, for complete happiness, Luca just needs a beautiful, caring, and loving home. People who can care for him with angelic patience and not frighten him. A home with people who have patience and empathy, willing to accompany Luca on his journey. People who give him time to experience all that is new and to settle in. Please consider what Luca has already endured. He deserves to find peace and spend the rest of his life in a loving home. Once he truly feels at home, Luca will reveal himself as a gentle, loving, and lovable dog nose… Cat-compatible: unknown. Compatible with fellow animals: with male dogs, with female dogs Contact person: Frau Gerlinde Kolubka Email: « Reginella Egle (von Olivia) ». Gets along with other dogs. Gets along with other cats.

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Name: Luca. Rasse: Maremmano MixAlter: geboren Dezember 2017. Geschlecht: männlichGröße: 57 cm. Kastriert/Sterilisiert: männlich /kastriert Aufenthalts Ort / Land: Italien Beschreibung Luca – diese leidvolle Seele sucht ein Happyend! Luca hat ein Martyrium hinter sich lassen können, als er aus schrecklichster Haltung fast verhungert befreit wurde. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt wusste keiner, ob er dies überleben würde. Luca war bei seiner Befreiung nur noch Haut und Knochen, hatte aber einen mächtigen Lebenswillen. In einer Tierklinik wurde er medizinisch versorgt. Später ist Luca in der Tierpension, in der er noch heute lebt, mit viel Liebe aufgepäppelt worden. Ja, Luca hat es nach langem Bangen geschafft, Luca ist dank fürsorglicher Betreuung über den Berg! Luca ist Leishmaniose positiv, aber medikamentös gut eingestellt. Er bekommt sein Medikament und wird regelmäßig getestet. Sonst hat er dadurch keinerlei Einschränkungen Luca lebt heute mit vielen anderen Hunden in der Tierpension. Er hat sich zu einem stattlichen Rüden entwickelt, er ist eine liebe und treue Hundeseele, die mit Artgenossen gleichgültig welchen Geschlechts gut auskommt. Nur Menschen gegenüber bringt er verständlicherweise ein vorsichtiges Misstrauen mit. Fasst er aber Vertrauen, ist er sanft und geradezu zärtlich im Umgang mit uns Zweibeinern. Nun braucht Luca zu seinem vollkommenen Glück nur noch ein schönes, fürsorgliches und liebevolles Zuhause. Menschen, die ihn mit Engelsgeduld betreuen und nicht verschrecken. Ein Zuhause bei Menschen mit Geduld und Einfühlungsvermögen, die bereit sind, Luca auf seinem Weg zu begleiten. Menschen, die ihm Zeit geben, all das Neue zu erleben und sich einzugewöhnen. Bitte bedenken Sie, was Luca schon mitmachen und ertragen musste. Er hat es verdient anzukommen und den Rest seines Lebens in einem liebevollen Zuhause verbringen zu dürfen. Einmal richtig angekommen, wird Luca sich Ihnen als eine sanftmütige, liebe sowie liebenswerte Hundeschnautze entpuppen…. Katzenverträglich: unbekannt. Verträglich mit Artgenossen: mit Rüden, mit Hündinnen Ansprechpartner: Frau Gerlinde Kolubka Email: « Reginella Egle (von Olivia) » Weitere Hunde

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Wedel
Shelter
Adozioni del cuore e.V.
Living with Luca (von Olivia)
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
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About Luca (von Olivia)

What life with Luca (von Olivia) looks like

Luca (von Olivia) is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Adozioni del cuore e.V. in Wedel.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Luca (von Olivia), answered.

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