Available

Olimpia

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 13 years

Size

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Age

Senior · 13 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Compagni di Strada - Canile di Desenzano

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Olimpia home

What you'll need for Olimpia in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

01
Required by most shelters
Trixie Transport Box
Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.
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€35–45
02
Editor's pick
Folding Wire Crate
First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.
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€50–80
03
Legal · EU
Car Seatbelt Tether
Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.
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€8–12
04
Adaptil Calming Spray
Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.
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€18–25
05
Orthopaedic Dog Bed
Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.
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€30–60
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 Olimpia

What life with Olimpia looks like

Olimpia is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Compagni di Strada - Canile di Desenzano in Italy.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇮🇹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 often microchipped and sterilized before leaving, but confirm with the shelter. Some public canili rifugio waive adoption fees, so ask the shelter about fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Olimpia, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Olimpia?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Compagni di Strada - Canile di Desenzano handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Olimpia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Olimpia if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Compagni di Strada - Canile di Desenzano whether they will for Olimpia, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Olimpia already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Olimpia. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Compagni di Strada - Canile di Desenzano, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Olimpia isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Compagni di Strada - Canile di Desenzano about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Olimpia 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.