How do I contact the shelter about Luigi?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Canisciolti ODV handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Luigi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Luigi if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Canisciolti ODV 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 Luigi 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 Luigi 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 Canisciolti ODV early rather than rehoming privately; they know Luigi 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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Luigi

Male · Young · 1 year

Luigi entered the dog shelter in February 2026 after being rescued, having been hit by a vehicle and sustaining fractures to his pelvis. Now he is doing well, having been sterilized, microchipped, and vaccinated, tested negative for Mediterranean parasites, and is ready for a family that will love him forever. Born on 11/02/25, he is a medium to large retriever mix. He is located at the dog shelter in Avola and is available for adoption in the area and in Central and Northern Italy, after the usual pre- and post-adoption placement process: Pre- and post-adoption placement consultations Fill out adoption application forms For any inquiries, message WhatsApp at 3478059303 or email at [Non dimenticate che un cane dipenderà da voi per il resto della sua vita quindi, per il suo bene, non sono ammessi ripensamenti di sorta o "prove", perciò, se non siete più che sicuri di essere in grado di occuparvene, non chiamateci, grazie. Candidarsi all'adozione compilando il questionario.].

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Luigi è entrato in canile a febbraio 2026 dopo essere stato soccorso , era stato investito e presentava delle fratture al bacino. Ora sta bene, è stato sterilizzato, microchippato e vaccinato, testato negativo per le parassitosi mediterranee è pronto per una famiglia che lo ami per sempre.Nato 11/02/25 è un incrocio retriever di taglia medio grande.Si trova in canile ad Avola ed e' adottabile in zona e in Centro e Nord Italia, dopo consueto iter pre e post affido:Colloqui pre e post affido Firma moduli adozionePer eventuali informazioni messaggio WhatsApp al 3478059303 oppure email a Non dimenticate che un cane dipenderà da voi per il resto della sua vita quindi, per il suo bene, non sono ammessi ripensamenti di sorta o "prove", perciò, se non siete più che sicuri di essere in grado di occuparvene, non chiamateci, grazie.Candidarsi all'adozione compilando il questionario.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Canisciolti ODV

Living with Luigi

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Luigi

What life with Luigi looks like

Luigi is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at Canisciolti ODV in Italy.

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 Luigi, answered.

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