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Marta

Female · Adult · 4 years

Marta is a good and very social dog with people. She is very lively and energetic, and needs to move a lot and experience new things with her person to be happy. For her, a house with a garden would be ideal, but an apartment could also be considered if an active lifestyle is guaranteed, made up of walks, activities and quality time. Compatibility with other dogs and cats needs to be assessed on trial. Marta is looking for a dynamic family, ready to welcome all her energy. available for adoption only in Turin and province.

IT·Show original

Marta è una cagnona buona e molto socievole con le persone. È molto vivace ed energica, ha bisogno di fare tanto movimento e vivere nuove esperienze con la sua persona di riferimento per stare bene. Per lei sarebbe ideale una casa con giardino, ma non si esclude un appartamento se le viene comunque garantito uno stile di vita attivo, fatto di passeggiate, attività e tempo di qualità. Con altri cani e con i gatti la compatibilità è da valutare previa prova. Marta cerca una famiglia dinamica, pronta ad accogliere tutta la sua energia. Adottabile solo su Torino e provincia.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
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Shelter
L'Arca di Piera
Living with Marta
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by L'Arca di Piera
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Marta home

What you'll need for Marta 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 Marta

What life with Marta looks like

Marta is a large adult dog waiting at L'Arca di Piera.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Marta, answered.

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