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ALICE

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Alice is a stunning Maremma mix with a personality that warms the heart. Gentle and lively, she gets along well with other dogs and is always sweet and playful. At first she is a little shy with people, but she warms up quickly once she knows she can trust you. Born in 2020, Alice was found as a puppy in the countryside. As she grew up, she proved to be an incredible helper with puppies and even smaller dogs, slipping naturally into the role of "nanny." Later in life, Alice faced an orthopedic problem with one of her legs. She underwent surgery to insert a plate, which was later removed in a second operation. Despite this challenge, Alice has remained her affectionate and cheerful self. What Alice truly needs now is a family that appreciates her gentle soul and offers her the love and security she deserves. With a little patience, Alice will blossom in a home where she feels safe and cared for, ready to share her sweetness with whoever is lucky enough to be part of her life.

IT·Show original

Alice è una splendida mix maremmana con una personalità che scalda il cuore. Gentile e vivace, va d'accordo con gli altri cani, sempre dolce e giocosa. All'inizio è un po' timida con le persone, ma si scalda rapidamente quando sa che può fidarsi di voi.Nata nel 2020, Alice è stata trovata da cucciola in campagna. Crescendo, si è dimostrata un'incredibile assistente per i cuccioli e anche per i cani più piccoli, calandosi con naturalezza nel ruolo di “tata”.Più tardi nella vita, Alice ha dovuto affrontare un problema ortopedico a una zampa. Si è sottoposta a un intervento chirurgico per l'inserimento di una placca, che è stata poi rimossa con un secondo intervento. Nonostante questa sfida, Alice è rimasta la sua affettuosa e allegra persona.Ora, ciò di cui Alice ha veramente bisogno è una famiglia che apprezzi il suo animo gentile e le offra l'amore e la sicurezza che merita. Con un po' di pazienza, Alice sboccerà in una casa in cui si sentirà al sicuro e curata, pronta a condividere la sua dolcezza con chi avrà la fortuna di far parte della sua vita.

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇮🇹Italy

Shelter

Rifugio Fata

Living with ALICE

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About ALICE

What life with ALICE looks like

ALICE is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Fata in Italy.

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 ALICE, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ALICE?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Rifugio Fata handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw ALICE on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt ALICE if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Rifugio Fata 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is ALICE 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 ALICE 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 Fata early rather than rehoming privately; they know ALICE 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.