Adoption is an act of love
We have so many furry friends looking for a home, just waiting to be welcomed into a family.
Maybe one of them is yours!
Here’s how it works:
Let’s get to know each other
Have a chat with one of our volunteers to confirm your chosen furry friend and help us get to know you.
Forms
Our volunteers will provide you with an adoption application form to complete and return, signed.
Reimbursement of Expenses
Cover your furry friend’s medical and travel expenses by making a payment to the volunteer’s account.
On the Way Home
Your furry friend will travel in a certified van, equipped with all the necessary health permits.
Adopting an Older Dog
Dog shelters across Italy are overflowing with older dogs. Why? Were they all naughty as puppies, and did no one want to adopt them? No.
Often, there is no specific reason why older dogs have spent their entire lives in a kennel. Even though it may seem absurd, it is often a matter of appearance: they are not as cute as puppies. Sometimes, their families faced difficulties and had to give them up.
As they age, it becomes much harder to live in a kennel. They feel the cold in their paws, and moving around becomes more difficult. There are many reasons, ones that people may not think of at first, to adopt an older dog.
Here are a few reasons why:
They’re already trained
Many families choose to adopt puppies without considering the time needed for training, exercise, and socialisation. Adult and senior dogs have already learned many of these things, so they usually require less time and effort.
They require less physical activity
As dogs age, their need for physical activity decreases. They no longer need long walks or hours of exercise each day.
They crave cuddles
Older dogs often seek more affection than younger ones. More than anything, they want to spend time close to you, enjoying calm and comfort.
They are wise and grateful
After everything they have been through, they simply want to show their gratitude. This makes them incredibly loving companions. You may also find they are eager to learn new things just to make you happy.
Save a life
Older dogs need a home just as much as puppies do, but they often have a much harder time finding one. Adopting an older dog gives them the chance to experience love, comfort, and peace in their later years.
Adopting a Dog with Leishmaniasis
A dog with leishmaniasis has the same rights as any other dog. They can live safely with other dogs and with humans, as the disease is only transmitted by a specific insect and not through direct contact.
Many dogs in shelters are left behind simply because they have leishmaniasis. They spend their lives in cold, dirty kennels, often abandoned and misunderstood.
They watch other dogs leave and go to families, while they remain behind the bars. Over time, they begin to lose hope. And all this for no real reason, since their condition poses no risk to those around them. In many kennels, several dogs share the same space, and even when one tests positive, it does not mean the others will become infected.
To understand why, here are some key facts:
- Leishmaniasis is transmitted by sandflies, which are blood-sucking insects.
- There is no direct transmission from dog to dog or from dog to human.
- An infected dog cannot pass the disease to others.
The disease can only be contracted through the bite of an infected sandfly, which has previously fed on an infected host.
Do not listen to prejudice and let these dogs die in shelters. Adopt them. Even a leishmaniasis-positive dog will run to greet you when you come home from work, showering you with love and asking only for affection and plenty of cuddles, just like any other dog.