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Sam

Rottweiler · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

Sam is a gentle giant Rottweiler born in May 2018, now 8 years old. He is not suitable for first-time dog owners. Sam deserves a home filled with love and attention: anyone who can offer him a suitable and understanding environment is welcome to meet him. LEGAL DETAILS Vaccinated – Microchipped – Neutered

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MI PRESENTO Sam è un dolce cane di razza Rottweiler di taglia gigante, nato a maggio 2018, ha ormai 8 anni. Inoltre, non è adatto a persone alla prima esperienza. Sam merita una casa piena di amore e attenzione: chiunque possa offrirgli un ambiente adatto e comprensivo è benvenuto a conoscerlo. DETTAGLI MEDICO LEGALI Vaccinato – Chippato – Sterilizzato

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇮🇹Cornaredo
Shelter
Pet Rescue Italia
Living with Sam
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Pet Rescue Italia · CornaredoLearn about Rottweiler →
More dogs in Cornaredo →More dogs in Italy →

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Sam home

What you'll need for Sam 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 Sam

What life with Sam looks like

Sam is a large adult rottweiler dog waiting at Pet Rescue Italia in Cornaredo.

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.

Cornaredo, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sam, answered.

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