How do I contact the shelter about Rio?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. I Pelosetti di Silvana handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rio on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Rio if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — I Pelosetti di Silvana 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 Rio 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 Rio 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 I Pelosetti di Silvana early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rio 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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Rio

Male · Puppy

Hello everyone! My name is Rio, I'm a beautiful puppy similar to a Maremma Shepherd born in early July 2026. As an adult, I will reach a maximum of 30 kg. I am a very sweet, affectionate puppy and all to discover. My story began in the worst way: I was found in a forest with my siblings, near a road where cars are constantly speeding. Unfortunately, one of my siblings did not make it: he was hit and killed by a car. Fortunately, we were rescued together with our mom, who was very scared and kept her distance to protect us. The volunteers were able to save her too using a trap cage. Today we are finally safe and I can start living the life that every puppy deserves. I am still very small and I need a family to accompany me in my growth, with love, patience and many caresses. I am looking for a family that will give me the opportunity to forget that forest and that road and finally know true love, the one that never ends. Do you want to offer me this opportunity? I am in Calabria, but I can reach the center and the north of Italy with authorized relay, dewormed, vaccinated and with microchip.

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Buono, simpatico e socievole Persone, bambini, cani Ciao a tutti! Mi presento: mi chiamo Rio, sono un bellissimo cucciolo simil Pastore Maremmano nato i primi di luglio 2026. Da adulto arriverò a massimo 30 kg. Sono un cucciolo dolcissimo, affettuoso e tutto da scoprire. La mia storia è iniziata nel peggiore dei modi: sono stato trovato in un bosco insieme ai miei fratellini, vicino a una strada dove sfrecciano continuamente le macchine. Purtroppo uno dei miei fratellini non ce l’ha fatta: è stato investito e ucciso da una macchina. Per fortuna siamo stati recuperati insieme alla nostra mamma, che era molto impaurita e si teneva a distanza per proteggerci. Le volontarie sono riuscite a mettere in salvo anche lei grazie all’utilizzo di una gabbia trappola. Oggi finalmente siamo al sicuro e io posso iniziare a vivere la vita che ogni cucciolo merita. Sono ancora piccolissimo e ho bisogno di una famiglia che mi accompagni nella crescita, con amore, pazienza e tante carezze. Cerco una famiglia che mi regali la possibilità di dimenticare quel bosco e quella strada e di conoscere finalmente l’amore vero, quello che non finisce più. Vuoi essere tu a offrirmi questa occasione? Mi trovo in Calabria, ma posso raggiungere il centro e il nord Italia con staffetta autorizzata, sverminato, vaccinato e con microchip.

Size

Large

Age

Puppy

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

I Pelosetti di Silvana

Living with Rio

✓Vaccinated
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

Cared for by I Pelosetti di Silvana · Italy

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Listed 1 week ago

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About Rio

What life with Rio looks like

Rio is a large puppy/kitten dog waiting at I Pelosetti di Silvana in Italy.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — 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.

🇮🇹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 Rio, answered.

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