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Adopt Tyson

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Tyson, 3 years old, is a very friendly mastiff who loves to play and run, a real bundle of energy and vivacity that will radically change your life if you get involved. Once you meet him, it's hard not to fall in love with him. Guest of the animal shelter of Nella of OIPA of Grosseto, Tyson is waiting for a family that has free time to dedicate to him, able to handle the breed. Neutered, he is not compatible with other adult male dogs and cats ... but he loves the rest of the world and is a very social dog! What are you waiting for? Go and meet him directly at the animal shelter. It is located in Follonica, in the province of Grosseto.

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Tyson, 3 anni, è un simpaticissimo molosso che adora giocare e correre, una vera bomba di energia e vivacità che cambierà radicalmente la vostra vita se vi farete coinvolgere. Una volta conosciuto, è difficile non innamorarsi di lui. Ospite del rifugio di Nella dell’OIPA di Grosseto, Tyson aspetta una famiglia che abbia del tempo libero da dedicargli, capace di gestire la razza. Sterilizzato, non è compatibile con altri cani maschi adulti e con gatti … ma adora il resto del mondo ed è un cane molto socievole! Cosa aspettate? Andate a conoscerlo direttamente al rifugio. Si trova a Follonica, in provincia di Grosseto.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
OIPA Italy
Living with Tyson
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Bringing Tyson home

What you'll need for Tyson 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 Tyson

What life with Tyson looks like

Tyson is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at OIPA Italy in Rome.

An young 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: Not compatible with adult male dogs and cats

🇮🇹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 Tyson, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tyson?
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 Tyson on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tyson 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 Tyson 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 Tyson 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 Tyson 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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