How do I contact the shelter about Anthaniel?

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 Anthaniel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Anthaniel 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 Anthaniel 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 Anthaniel 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 Anthaniel 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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Anthaniel

Unknown · Young · 2 years

A young, large-breed dog who’s still waiting for his forever home. Anthaniel is a mixed-breed dog of large size, presumably born in February 2024. At the beginning of 2025, he was abandoned and has been living in a shelter ever since. Despite this, he hasn’t lost his trust in people. With humans, he’s simply wonderful: sociable, affectionate, full of enthusiasm. He’s one of those dogs that comes running up to you happily, seeking contact, petting, and companionship. His presence is immediately felt—he’s lively, curious, and deeply engaged. He’s a young, energetic dog who loves exploring and fearlessly tackles even new environments. He has an immense desire to live and discover the world... but to do so, he needs someone to accompany him and show him what it truly means to have a family. He gets along well with female dogs. Not yet tested with other males. He’s not compatible with cats. Anthaniel shouldn’t spend his life behind bars. He has a big heart and plenty of life ahead of him—he deserves someone who’ll finally give him the chance to be the happy dog he could be. If you’d like to meet him and change his destiny, please get in touch with us. He’s currently at a private, affiliated shelter in the province of Rome, but we’re also able to place him in the north, after completing the necessary pre-adoption checks. He’s vaccinated, spayed/neutered, tested for leishmaniasis, and of course microchipped. Adoption Department, ALFA Association OdV. SMS/WhatsApp: 3280034508; email: A volunteer from ALFA will contact you to provide all the information.

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Un cagnolone giovane che aspetta ancora la sua casa per sempre. Anthaniel è un meticcio di taglia grande, nato presumibilmente a febbraio 2024. All’inizio del 2025 è stato abbandonato e da allora vive in canile. Nonostante questo, non ha perso la fiducia nelle persone. Con gli umani è semplicemente meraviglioso: socievole, affettuoso, pieno di entusiasmo. È uno di quei cani che ti vengono incontro felici, cercando il contatto, le carezze, la compagnia. La sua presenza si sente subito: è vivo, curioso, partecipe. È un cane giovane e pieno di energia, ama esplorare e affronta senza paura anche ambienti nuovi. Ha tanta voglia di vivere e di scoprire il mondo… ma per farlo ha bisogno di qualcuno che lo accompagni e gli mostri cosa significa davvero avere una famiglia. Va d’accordo con le femmine. Non testato con altri maschi. Con i gatti non è compatibile. Anthaniel non dovrebbe crescere dietro le sbarre. Ha un cuore grande e tanta vita davanti: merita qualcuno che gli dia finalmente la possibilità di essere il cane felice che potrebbe essere. Se vuoi conoscerlo e cambiare il suo destino, contattaci. Si trova in un canile privato convenzionato in provincia di Roma ma lo affidiamo anche al nord, dopo le dovute verifiche preaffido, vaccinato, sterilizzato, testato leishmania e ovviamente con microchip. Settore Adozioni Associazione ALFA OdV SMS/WhatsApp: 3280034508 email: un volontario ALFA ti contatterà per darti tutte le informazioni

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇮🇹Roma

Shelter

Associazione ALFA

Living with Anthaniel

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Anthaniel home

What you'll need for Anthaniel in week one.

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About Anthaniel

What life with Anthaniel looks like

Anthaniel is a large young adult dog waiting at Associazione ALFA in Roma.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Anthaniel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Anthaniel?: 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 Anthaniel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Anthaniel 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 Anthaniel 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 Anthaniel 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 Anthaniel 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.