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Adopt Lucky

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Rescued from the street in Trapani along with his siblings, Lucky was at risk of being poisoned or run over by cars. But thanks to the Blue Angels and the "Amici di Dobby" project, he got a second chance. Now he is in Milan, he is 18 months old and is ready to find the love he has always dreamed of. Friendly with people, Lucky does not get along with other dogs. The ideal family for him must have time to dedicate to him, adequate space, and the will to follow a learning and integration process before and after adoption. Lucky is waiting only for a family that chooses him and loves him forever, as he deserves. What are you waiting for? 💙 Come meet him!

Read original (it)

Salvato dalla strada nel Trapanese insieme ai suoi fratelli, Lucky rischiava di essere avvelenato o di finire sotto le macchine.Ma grazie agli Angeli blu e al progetto 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐢 𝐝𝐢 𝐃𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐲, ha avuto una seconda possibilità. Ora si trova a Milano, ha 1 anno e mezzo ed è pronto a trovare l’amore che ha sempre sognato. Socievole con le persone, Lucky on va d’accordo con gli altri cani. La famiglia ideale per lui deve avere tempo da dedicargli, spazi adeguati e la volontà di seguire un percorso conoscitivo e di inserimento nel nucleo famigliare pre e post adozione. Lucky aspetta solo una 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐚 𝐞 𝐥𝐨 𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚. Cosa aspetti? 💙 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐢 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐫lo! 🐾

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
OIPA Italy
Living with Lucky
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Cared for by OIPA Italy · RomeLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lucky home

What you'll need for Lucky 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 Lucky

What life with Lucky looks like

Lucky is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at OIPA Italy in Rome.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇹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 Lucky, answered.

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