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Islay

Unknown · Adult · 6 years

A wonderful dog that is waiting for you at the dog shelter! Islay, a mixed-breed dog that looks a lot like a labrador, with a beautiful champagne-colored coat, medium to large size, about 30 kg, presumed birth in November 2020 and confined in the dog shelter for years due to abandonment. It is a very sociable dog with people: it constantly seeks contact and interaction, showing great confidence and desire for company. However, it does not yet know how to behave, so sometimes it appears a bit uncoordinated and immature in its approach. It wags its tail low, is lively and festive, with the enthusiasm typical of a large puppy. On a leash it walks, but it still needs to improve and learn to manage its movements better. With cats it is curious, sniffs them with interest, but as soon as they move it gets scared and runs away: it is inexperienced in everything! Unfortunately, it is also inexperienced in interactions with other dogs. It does not know how to behave and tends to approach directly, physically and a bit intrusively, risking to annoy the other and create tensions. We think that with good guidance it can be a fantastic dog that can live in a family, with children, cats and other dogs. It is located in a private accredited dog shelter in the province of Rome but we also place it in the north, after the necessary pre-adoption home checks, vaccinated, spayed, tested for leishmaniasis and obviously with a microchip.

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Un cane meraviglioso che ti sta aspettando in canile! Islay, meticcio che ricorda tanto un labrador, dal bellissimo pelo color champagne, taglia medio grande, 30 kg circa, nascita presunta novembre 2020 e recluso in canile da anni in seguito ad abbandono. È un cane molto socievole con le persone: cerca costantemente il contatto e le interazioni, mostrando grande confidenza e voglia di compagnia. Tuttavia, non sa ancora bene come comportarsi, perciò a volte appare un po’ scoordinato e immaturo nelle sue modalità di approccio. Scodinzola con la coda bassa, è vivace e festoso, con l’entusiasmo tipico di un cucciolone. Al guinzaglio cammina, ma deve ancora migliorare e imparare a gestire meglio i movimenti. Con i gatti è curioso, li annusa con interesse, ma appena si muovono si spaventa e scappa: è inesperto in tutto! Purtroppo lo è anche nell’interazione con gli altri cani. Non sa bene come comportarsi e tende ad avvicinarsi in modo diretto, fisico e un po’ invadente, rischiando così di infastidire l’altro e creare tensioni. Pensiamo che con una buona guida possa essere un cane fantastico che può convivere in famiglia, con bambini, gatti e altri cani. 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. Preso atto dell'Informativa privacy di Alfa, acconsento espressamente al trattamento dei miei dati personali con le modalità sopra indicate, ivi inclusa la comunicazione dei miei dati ai soggetti menzionati: per l’invio di comunicazioni informative, di eventuali nostre newsletter, con qualsiasi mezzo (conosciuto o non), ivi compreso, a titolo esemplificativo e non esaustivo, posta, Internet, telefono, E-mail, MMS, SMS da parte di Alfa, nonché da parte di entità fisiche o giuridiche legate contrattualmente ad Alfa e/o che, comunque, collaborino alle attività di Alfa

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

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Islay home

What you'll need for Islay in week one.

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  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 Islay

What life with Islay looks like

Islay 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Islay, answered.

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