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Minerva

Labrador Retriever ยท Female ยท Puppy ยท 5 months

Hello everyone! ๐Ÿพ Let me introduce myself: my name is Minerva, a sweet Labrador-Maremmano mix born in April 2026. I was found in a field together with my two mums, my dad and my eleven siblings. We were living in very poor conditions, covered in ticks and fleas, and urgently needed help. Luckily, I am now safe and can finally think about my future. I will grow into a medium-sized dog, full of energy, sweetness and charm. I love to play, run and have fun, but when cuddle time comes, I turn into the softest, most affectionate little girl. I dream of a family who will love me, protect me and give me the attention every puppy deserves. In return, I promise joy, playfulness and lots of love. I am currently in Italy, but for a good adoption I can travel anywhere in Europe and the UK within two to three weeks. ๐Ÿฉท If you would like to give me a chance, Iโ€™m here waiting for you. ๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿ‘‰ I am vaccinated and negative for Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Dirofilaria, Brucellosis and Leishmania. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Adoption only with adoption contract, adoption fee and home check (RBU included). ๐Ÿ“ Foster/adoption form: ๐Ÿ“ž ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Chiara (WhatsApp) โ€“ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Chiara (WhatsApp only) โ€“ ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sabrina (WhatsApp)

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy ยท 5 months
Location
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นNazionale
Shelter
Furry Rescue Italy
Living with Minerva
  • โœ“Vaccinated
Cared for by Furry Rescue Italyย ยท NazionaleLearn about Labrador Retriever โ†’
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Bringing Minerva home

What you'll need for Minerva in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier โ€” what most shelters require for pickup.

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    โ‚ฌ35โ€“45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    โ‚ฌ50โ€“80
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    Legal ยท EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    โ‚ฌ8โ€“12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    โ‚ฌ18โ€“25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade โ€” rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    โ‚ฌ30โ€“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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    โ‚ฌ20โ€“35

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About Minerva

What life with Minerva looks like

Minerva is a medium-sized puppy/kitten labrador retriever dog waiting at Furry Rescue Italy in Nazionale.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window โ€” house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นAdopting 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.

Nazionale, Italy โ€” browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Minerva, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Minerva?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Furry Rescue Italy handles screening and the adoption contract directly โ€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Minerva on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Minerva if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad โ€” Furry Rescue 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 โ‚ฌ100โ€“โ‚ฌ350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Minerva 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 โ€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Minerva isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work โ€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Furry Rescue Italy early rather than rehoming privately; they know Minerva 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 (EN). Translation is imperfect โ€” 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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