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Abalyn

Male · Adult · 6 years

Abalyn is an extremely adoptable little dog! We don’t usually make “tear-jerking” appeals, as we believe that adoption should be driven primarily by responsibility and awareness, rather than by fleeting emotions or good intentions. We won’t do that in this case either, but we’re writing this appeal with the strong hope that it will touch the heart of someone who’ll fall deeply in love with her—otherwise, she’s destined never to leave her kennel. Abalyn is a Molosser-type dog, of medium size, born in May 2020. She’s affectionate, sweet, sociable, trusting, eager for human contact and petting, and walks nicely on a leash. At the shelter, she spends her days alone in her kennel, though we’re open to introducing her to a male dog if the right match can be found. Abalyn has leishmaniasis. She’s been treated and now only requires ongoing monitoring over time. We’ll provide a complete medical record detailing all her tests and treatments. We’ll also offer detailed information and explanations about the disease, ensuring it’s taken seriously without causing unnecessary fear. She’s currently at a private, affiliated shelter in the province of Rome, but we’re willing to place her further north as well. She’s spayed, vaccinated, comes with a full health record, and of course, is microchipped.

IT·Show original

Abalyn è una cagnolina estremamente bisognosa adozione! Non siamo soliti fare appelli “strappa-lacrime” poiché riteniamo che l’adozione debba esser mossa soprattutto dalla responsabilità e dalla consapevolezza, piuttosto che dalle emozioni e dalle buone intenzioni del momento. Non lo faremo nemmeno in questo caso, ma scriviamo questo appello con il forte desiderio che arrivi dritto al cuore di qualcuno che si innamori di lei altrimenti è destinata a non uscire mai da un box. Abalyn, molossetta, taglia media contenuta, nata maggio 2020, affettuosa, buona e socievole, confidente, in cerca di contatto e carezze, brava al guinzaglio. In canile sta da sola nel box ma valutiamo inserimento con un maschio. Abalyn è affetta da leishmania. E’ stata curata e adesso andrà soltanto seguita nel tempo. Noi forniremo cartella completa di tutte le sue analisi e trattamenti effettuati. Informazioni e spiegazioni riguardo la malattia affinché sia presa sul serio ma che non generi paura. Si trova in un canile privato convenzionato in provincia di Roma ma la affidiamo anche al nord, sterilizzata, vaccinata, con cartella sanitaria e ovviamente con microchip.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇮🇹Roma
Shelter
Associazione ALFA
Living with Abalyn
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Abalyn home

What you'll need for Abalyn in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Abalyn

What life with Abalyn looks like

Abalyn is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Associazione ALFA in Roma.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

Roma, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Abalyn, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Abalyn?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Associazione ALFA handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Abalyn on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Abalyn if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Associazione ALFA 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Abalyn 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 Abalyn 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 Associazione ALFA early rather than rehoming privately; they know Abalyn 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.
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