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Adopt Oz

Male · Senior · 12 years

Going beyond appearances… I am Oz, I am no longer a young fellow and time has left some marks on me, but I still have so much to give. Inside me lies a world waiting to be discovered. I am one of those who are known slowly, with respect, with patience, with my heart… I am trying to become who I truly want to be, in silence, my own way. I have so many stories to tell, but I need to trust, I need to feel that the world can still be a beautiful place. I am looking for a welcoming home, a family capable of waiting for me, understanding me, and pampering me without rushing. Someone who truly wants to see me. Beyond appearances, and giving me the chance to emerge from the shell I have retreated into to protect myself.

Read original (it)

Andare oltre le apparenze… Io sono Oz, non sono più un giovanotto e il tempo ha lasciato qualche segno su di me, ma ho ancora tanto da dare. Dentro di me c'è un mondo che aspetta solo di essere scoperto. Sono uno di quelli che si conoscono piano piano, con rispetto, con pazienza, con il cuore… sto cercando di tornare a essere quello che voglio essere davvero, in silenzio, a modo mio. avrei tante storie da raccontare, ma ho bisogno di fidarmi, ho bisogno di sentire che il mondo può essere ancora un bel posto. Cerco una casa accogliente, una famiglia capace di aspettarmi, di capirmi e di coccolarmi senza fretta. qualcuno che voglia vedermi davvero. Oltre le apparenze, e darmi la possibilità di uscire dal guscio in cui mi sono rifugiato per proteggermi.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇮🇹Mariano Comense (Como)
Shelter
Gli Amici del Randagio
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Cared for by Gli Amici del Randagio · Mariano Comense (Como)

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Oz home

What you'll need for Oz in week one.

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  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 Oz

What life with Oz looks like

Oz is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at Gli Amici del Randagio in Mariano Comense (Como).

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 chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

Mariano Comense (Como), Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Oz, answered.

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