Description
Verbania, Italy · 6 animals available
Animals at this shelter
6 animals
How to adopt from Description
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Find a match
Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.
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Get in touch
Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.
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Application
Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.
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Meet & greet
Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.
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Home check
Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.
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Adoption day
Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.
Process and fees vary by shelter — contact Description directly for specifics.
About
About Description
Description is a dog rescue based in Verbania, Italy. There are currently 6 dogs listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed.
The animals currently listed at Description range in age from about 2 to 12 years old. Most are medium-sized.
Adoption process
Adopting from Verbania
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.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Description directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Italy, see our Italy import guide.
At a glance
Breeds currently at Description
Nearby
Other shelters in Italy
Description is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Italy. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- ACL ODV Roma (118 animals)
- Adottami col Cuore — Andria (BAT) (120 animals)
- Agenzia Piazza Gatti (10 animals)
- Amici Animali Viterbo (4 animals)
- Amici dei Gatti Galliate (4 animals)
- Amici della Terra FVG (75 animals)
- Animalisti Verona ODV — Verona (36 animals)
- APAR ODV – Canile di Busto (1 animal)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Description located?
Description is in Verbania, Italy.
How many animals does Description have available for adoption?
Description currently has 6 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 6 dogs. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Description?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Description directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Description handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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.
Can I adopt from Description if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Description typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is Description a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Description is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at Description?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Description directly. Typical fees in Italy cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Description via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.