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Willy

Male · Adult · 5 years

Willy is a magnificent large Maremmano-derived male, approximately 5 years old. He dreams of the world! Willy is a good-natured, affectionate dog with a strong desire to live. He has a cheerful, exuberant, and curious personality: every day is an adventure for him to discover, and every walk a mission to complete. Willy loves being with his humans, receiving attention, and sharing everyday moments. However, he also has a free and independent spirit: when he feels lonely or bored, his curiosity takes over and leads him to explore something interesting in the surroundings. This is why he is looking for a family that understands his nature and a house with a well-fenced garden, equipped with a high and secure fence. Not because Willy is a troublemaker, but because his explorer's spirit drives him to always want to discover what's beyond the horizon. The ideal adoption for him is with active, present people who are eager to share walks, experiences, and outdoor moments with him. In return, they will receive a loyal, sincere companion capable of giving them many satisfactions. If you think your family has room for an authentic, curious, and loving friend, Willy might be the dog you've been waiting for. Come and meet him: his next journey could begin alongside you.

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Maschio di circa 5 anni, tg grande C'è chi sogna il divano, chi la cuccia davanti al camino e poi c'è Willy... che sogna il mondo! Willy è un magnifico grande derivato Maremmano, un cane buono con le persone, affettuoso e pieno di voglia di vivere. Ha un carattere allegro, esuberante e curioso: ogni giornata per lui è un'avventura da scoprire e ogni passeggiata una missione da compiere. Ama stare in compagnia dei suoi umani, ricevere attenzioni e condividere momenti di vita quotidiana. Ma Willy ha anche uno spirito libero e indipendente: quando si sente solo o si annoia, la sua curiosità prende il sopravvento e lo porta a cercare qualcosa di interessante da esplorare nei dintorni. Per questo motivo cerca una famiglia che comprenda la sua natura e una casa con un giardino ben recintato, dotato di una recinzione alta e sicura. Non perché Willy sia un "combina guai", ma perché il suo animo da esploratore lo spinge a voler sempre scoprire cosa c'è oltre l'orizzonte. L'adozione ideale per lui è con persone attive, presenti e desiderose di condividere con lui passeggiate, esperienze e momenti all'aria aperta. In cambio riceveranno un compagno fedele, sincero e capace di regalare tantissime soddisfazioni. Se pensi che la tua famiglia abbia spazio per un amico autentico, curioso e pieno d'amore, Willy potrebbe essere proprio il cane che stai aspettando. Vieni a conoscerlo: il suo prossimo viaggio potrebbe iniziare accanto a te

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇮🇹Asti (Piemonte)

Shelter

Canile Municipale di Asti

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About Willy

What life with Willy looks like

Willy is a large adult dog waiting at Canile Municipale di Asti in Asti (Piemonte).

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Willy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Willy?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Canile Municipale di Asti handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Willy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Willy if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Canile Municipale di Asti 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Willy 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 Willy 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 Municipale di Asti early rather than rehoming privately; they know Willy 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.