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Adopt Shade

Rottweiler · Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Some are born to be faithful until their last breath, like Shade, a 4-year-old Rottweiler who, despite everything, continues to look at the world with trust. He has an impeccable pedigree, but life has not rewarded him: he was left in a dog shelter, as if his love was worth nothing anymore. Yet he has not given up. He walks on a leash gently, gets into the car with enthusiasm - as if each time he hoped that this trip would finally take him home. And when you give him a ball... he lights up! Playing is his way of saying "I'm still here, ready to love." Shade is a sensitive and deep soul, looking for a single person to completely give himself to. For this reason, he is entrusted as an only child, without other dogs, cats or children. He needs calm, respect and genuine presence. Shade doesn't ask much... just a home, a ball and someone to love forever. He is in Lazio, but for the right family he can move to nearby regions.

Read original (it)

C’è chi nasce per essere fedele fino all’ultimo respiro, come Shade, un Rottweiler di 4 anni che, nonostante tutto, continua a guardare il mondo con fiducia. Ha un pedigree impeccabile, ma la vita non lo ha premiato: è stato lasciato in canile, come se il suo amore non valesse più niente. Eppure lui non si è spento. Cammina al guinzaglio con dolcezza, sale in macchina con entusiasmo — come se ogni volta sperasse che quel viaggio lo porti finalmente a casa. E quando gli dai una pallina… si illumina! Giocare è il suo modo di dire “sono ancora qui, pronto ad amare”. Shade è un’anima sensibile e profonda, che cerca una persona sola a cui donarsi completamente. Per questo si affida come figlio unico, senza altri cani, gatti o bambini. Ha bisogno di calma, rispetto e presenza vera. Shade non chiede molto… solo una casa, una pallina e qualcuno da amare per sempre. Si trova nel Lazio, ma per la famiglia giusta potrà spostarsi anche nelle regioni vicine. Se senti che il suo sguardo ti ha toccato il cuore, scrivi all’OIPA L’Aquila

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
OIPA Italy
Living with Shade
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by OIPA Italy · RomeLearn about Rottweiler

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Shade home

What you'll need for Shade 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 Shade

What life with Shade looks like

Shade is a large adult rottweiler dog waiting at OIPA Italy in Rome.

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.

Note from the shelter: Must be only pet - no other dogs, cats, or children. Needs calm environment and dedicated single person.

🇮🇹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 Shade, answered.

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