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Rocco

Golden Retriever · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

Adult, 8 years old, full. Medium size, similar to a Golden Retriever. He is very smart, lively and playful, and does not at all show his age, rather he thinks he is still a youngster! He has a great spirit of collaboration towards people and is always ready to do something together. Used to living in a house, good on a leash, loves going to the park and having a ball thrown (even two, as they both fit in his mouth). Very social with people and also with other dogs, with females he is a real ladies' man. He is looking for someone to have fun and go for walks with, as we said, he does not show his age, so he is the perfect dog for someone who wants a friend with whom to share activities. He is in Verona, but for a good adoption other nearby destinations are considered. For Rocco it is possible to contact via WhatsApp message Manu at 3401259077. A presentation is appreciated.

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Adulto, 8 anni, intero. Taglia media, simil Golden Retriever. È molto sveglio, vitale e giocoso, non dimostra per nulla l’età che ha, anzi, pensa di essere ancora un ragazzino! Ha un grande spirito di collaborazione nei confronti dell’uomo ed è sempre pronto a fare qualcosa insieme. Abituato a vivere in casa, bravo al guinzaglio, ama andare al parco e che gli si lanci la pallina (anche due, tanto in bocca ci stanno entrambe).Molto socievole con le persone ed anche con i suoi simili, con le femmine è un latin lover. Cerca qualcuno con cui potersi divertire e fare passeggiate, come dicevamo non dimostra l’età che ha quindi è il cane perfetto per chi vuole un amico con il quale condividere attività.Si trova a Verona, ma per una buona adozione si valutano altre destinazioni in zone limitrofe.Per Rocco è possibile contattare con un messaggio WhatsApp Manu al 3401259077È gradita una presentazione.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇮🇹Verona
Shelter
Animalisti Verona ODV
Cared for by Animalisti Verona ODV · VeronaLearn about Golden Retriever →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Rocco home

What you'll need for Rocco 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 Rocco

What life with Rocco looks like

Rocco is a medium-sized adult golden retriever dog waiting at Animalisti Verona ODV in Verona.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

Verona, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rocco, answered.

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