I love this. I work in dog rescue in Lazio. Although I need to point out that while Italy does have some of the best laws for our domestic friends, the culture has not caught up with the laws and there are still about 750,000 dogs living in what we call canile lagher. People don't sterilise their animals and they still buy designer dogs.
I don't take my dogs to my bar, because I have five, but I am obsessed with Martino the Jack Russell. They have snacks just for him behind the bar. He is a local celebrity. When my husband comes home I always ask him if he saw Martino. I couldn't even tell you the name of his dad or what he looks like. Martino is legend!!
I thought about discussing kennel reform and sterilization, but I couldn't think of a way to discuss the topic quickly and I didn't want the post to be dominated by that.
I know most of the dogs in my neighborhood and I'm aware of only a couple that came from breeders. At least in San Paolo/Garbatella it seems like having a "trovatello" is admired.
I think it depends on the neighborhood. I have noticed more adopted dogs around than even ten years ago which gives me hope. If you know anyone looking for a dog anywhere in central Italy let me know. I have one talent and that is placing the right dogs with the right family personality wise. My volunteer job is interviewing families before adoption. I'm currently looking to place an adorable Westie. I want him but my dog Chardonnay is 17 and deserves peace with no terrier disruptions.
I laughed with understanding! So many times, people don't recognize me if I'm out without my two dogs! And the same goes for me not recognizing other people!
My friend Ella lives in Sermoneta with an enormous maremano who is a town celebrity. Nino Pecorino
I was surprised to find all cities weren't as dog loving as Rome is.
Friends and family back home have the opposite view: they're amazed every time they see a photo of Mocha in a coffee bar or the supermarket!
I love this. I work in dog rescue in Lazio. Although I need to point out that while Italy does have some of the best laws for our domestic friends, the culture has not caught up with the laws and there are still about 750,000 dogs living in what we call canile lagher. People don't sterilise their animals and they still buy designer dogs.
I don't take my dogs to my bar, because I have five, but I am obsessed with Martino the Jack Russell. They have snacks just for him behind the bar. He is a local celebrity. When my husband comes home I always ask him if he saw Martino. I couldn't even tell you the name of his dad or what he looks like. Martino is legend!!
I thought about discussing kennel reform and sterilization, but I couldn't think of a way to discuss the topic quickly and I didn't want the post to be dominated by that.
I know most of the dogs in my neighborhood and I'm aware of only a couple that came from breeders. At least in San Paolo/Garbatella it seems like having a "trovatello" is admired.
I think it depends on the neighborhood. I have noticed more adopted dogs around than even ten years ago which gives me hope. If you know anyone looking for a dog anywhere in central Italy let me know. I have one talent and that is placing the right dogs with the right family personality wise. My volunteer job is interviewing families before adoption. I'm currently looking to place an adorable Westie. I want him but my dog Chardonnay is 17 and deserves peace with no terrier disruptions.
I laughed with understanding! So many times, people don't recognize me if I'm out without my two dogs! And the same goes for me not recognizing other people!