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ROCKY

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 6 years

Rocky is a wonderful big dog born in 2020! He came to us following some management challenges, but thanks to a carefully tailored journey together with educator Davide Battaglia, he has overcome his vulnerabilities and today enjoys an excellent emotional balance. Those who get to know him discover a dog who is extremely affectionate, loving, and cooperative. Once he feels comfortable with his people, he becomes a true "shadow"—a loyal companion eager to bond deeply with his new family. To safeguard his peace of mind, we’re looking for an adoption where: Rocky is ready to give his all to someone who can be his secure guide! - NOT suitable for children

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Rocky è un meraviglioso cagnolone nato nel 2020! È arrivato da noi in seguito ad alcune difficoltà di gestione ma, grazie a un accurato percorso insieme all'educatore Davide Battaglia, ha superato le sue fragilità e oggi ha ritrovato un ottimo equilibrio caratteriale Chi lo conosce scopre un cane estremamente affettuoso, amorevole e collaborativo. Quando prende confidenza con le sue persone diventa una vera e propria "ombra", un compagno fedele pronto a legarsi tantissimo alla sua nuova famiglia️ Per tutelare la sua serenità, cerchiamo per lui un’adozione in cui: Rocky è pronto a dare tutto se stesso a chi saprà essere la sua guida sicura! - NON compatibile con bambini

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇮🇹Padova
Shelter
Canile San Francesco Padova
Living with ROCKY
  • ✕Good with kids
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing ROCKY home

What you'll need for ROCKY 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 ROCKY

What life with ROCKY looks like

ROCKY is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Canile San Francesco Padova in Padova.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Padova, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting ROCKY, answered.

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