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Adopt Marcus

Male · Young · 2 years

So tiny and already had to experience the sad phenomenon of abandonment. Marcus was found by puppy together with his sister Minnie in the Sicilian countryside. What would have happened to him if not rescued by the volunteers of LAV Sciacca? Marcus is a healthy dog, has a gentle and friendly character and a medium small size. For him we are looking for a family that wants to welcome him into their home and heart, giving him all the love and care he needs. Marcus is in Sicily but for a good adoption he can go anywhere.

Read original (it)

Così piccino e già ha dovuto conoscere il triste fenomeno dell'abbandono. Marcus è stato trovato da cucciolo insieme alla sorellina Minnie nelle campagne siciliane. Che ne sarebbe stato di lui se non fosse stato soccorso dai volontari di LAV Sciacca? Marcus è un cane sano, ha una carattere docile e socievole ed una taglia medio contenuta. Per lui cerchiamo una famiglia che voglia accoglierlo in casa e nel cuore, donandogli tutto l'amore e le cure di cui ha bisogno. Marcus si trova in Sicilia ma per una buona adozione arriva ovunque.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
LAV Italy
Living with Marcus
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
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Bringing Marcus home

What you'll need for Marcus 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 Marcus

What life with Marcus looks like

Marcus is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at LAV 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.

Rome, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Marcus, answered.

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