How do I contact the shelter about Ricoardo?

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

Can I adopt Ricoardo 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 Ricoardo 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 Ricoardo 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 Ricoardo 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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Ricoardo

Unknown · Young · 1 year

An irresistible large puppy with short legs who is waiting for you at the dog shelter! Ricoardo, a Maremmano descendant but... with short legs, born in May 2025, and, despite his life just having begun, he has already experienced abandonment. From summer 2025, he has been living in the dog shelter, where he shares the box with his brother Raimar. Ricoardo is a deeply social and confident dog. He constantly seeks human contact, eye contact, a caress, an interaction. He has a natural desire to get to know and trust, as if despite everything he still believes that humans can be something beautiful. He is joyful, but never hyperactive. Curious, but always gentle. Present, without being intrusive. In interactions, he has always shown respect and attentiveness, almost as if asking for permission before approaching. On the leash, he already walks quite well, although with a bit more time and routine he will surely improve even more. He is a young, intelligent, and very receptive dog. Ricoardo doesn't ask much: a family that really wants to get to know him, some patience, and the possibility of finally leaving a box that does not tell who he really is. He deserves a life made of real relationships, walks, presence, and trust. He deserves to be chosen. If you are looking for a balanced, affectionate dog with a big heart... Ricoardo is already waiting for you. He is located in a private, affiliated dog shelter in the province of Rome but we also place him 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 irresistibile cucciolone a zampa corta che ti sta aspettando in canile! Ricoardo, derivato maremmano ma…a zampa corta, nascita presunta maggio 2025, e, nonostante la sua vita fosse appena iniziata, ha già conosciuto l’abbandono. Dall’estate 2025 vive in canile, dove divide il box con il fratello Raimar. Ricoardo è un cane profondamente socievole e confidente. Cerca continuamente il contatto umano, lo sguardo, una carezza, un’interazione. Ha una naturale voglia di conoscere e di fidarsi, come se nonostante tutto credesse ancora che l’uomo possa essere una cosa bella. È gioioso, ma mai esuberante. Curioso, ma sempre delicato. Presente, senza essere invadente. Nelle interazioni si è sempre dimostrato rispettoso e attento, quasi a chiedere il permesso prima di avvicinarsi. Al guinzaglio cammina già abbastanza bene, anche se con un po’ di tempo e di routine potrà sicuramente migliorare ancora. È un cane giovane, intelligente e molto ricettivo. Ricoardo non chiede molto: una famiglia che abbia voglia di conoscerlo davvero, un po’ di pazienza, e la possibilità di uscire finalmente da un box che non racconta chi è davvero. Merita una vita fatta di relazioni vere, passeggiate, presenza e fiducia. Merita di essere scelto. Se stai cercando un cane equilibrato, affettuoso e con un cuore grande… Ricoardo ti sta già aspettando. 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

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇮🇹Roma

Shelter

Associazione ALFA

Living with Ricoardo

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Ricoardo home

What you'll need for Ricoardo in week one.

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About Ricoardo

What life with Ricoardo looks like

Ricoardo is a 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. 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 Ricoardo, answered.

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