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Alex

Mixed Breed · Male

Alex is an eight-year-old Labrador with an extremely sociable and joyful personality—just as you’d expect from this breed. He’s a bit overweight but has a huge heart: seeing him in a kennel, when he’s always had a family before, is truly heartbreaking. As soon as he arrived at the shelter, Alex won everyone over with his sweetness. He gets along well with female dogs but not with other male dogs—or even with cats. He’s looking for a new family who can give him the love and peace he so deserves. For more information and to schedule a visit: 348 101 3553 (WhatsApp message with a brief introduction).

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Alex è un Labrador di otto anni dal carattere estremamente socievole e gioioso, esattamente come ci si aspetta da questa razza. Ha qualche chilo di troppo e un cuore enorme: vederlo in un box, lui che una famiglia l'ha sempre avuta, è davvero difficile. Appena arrivato in rifugio, Alex ha conquistato tutti con la sua dolcezza. È compatibile con le femmine, ma non con altri maschi e nemmeno con i gatti. Cerca una nuova famiglia che gli restituisca l'affetto e la serenità che merita. Per informazioni e appuntamenti: 348 101 3553 (messaggio WhatsApp con breve presentazione)

Size
Age
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto
Cared for by Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Alex home

What you'll need for Alex in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Alex

What life with Alex looks like

Alex is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto in Italy.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇮🇹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.

Italy, Italy browse more cats in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alex, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alex?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alex on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alex if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto 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 Alex already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats 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 Alex 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 Rifugio Castelnovo di Sotto early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alex 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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