ENPA (Ente Nazionale Protezione Animali)
Rome (national)
National welfare body with local sections and shelters.
All animals
Visit official website for ENPA (Ente Nazionale Protezione Animali)Europe
Animal shelters and rescues in Italy
Established organisations with official websites. Check each centre's site for which animals are available, opening times and how adoption works.
Illustration of typical rescue work, not a specific organisation; check each organisation’s own website for current details.
Shelters and rescues
LAV
Rome
Anti-vivisection league running adoption and rescue campaigns.
All animals
Visit official website for LAVOIPA Italia
Milan
Volunteer network supporting rescues and adoptions.
All animals
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