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Andrea

Unknown · Senior · 13 years

The elderly gentleman Andrea is looking for a home as soon as possible! Andrea is a medium-sized mixed-breed dog born in 2013. He is very sweet and affectionate with people, gets along well with all dogs, and walks nicely on a leash. He’s gentle and calm, and he’d love to spend the last years of his life outside the kennel, surrounded by a family that showers him with lots of love. He’s currently at a private, affiliated shelter in the province of Rome, but we’re also willing to place him in the north, after completing the necessary pre-adoption checks. He’s spayed/neutered, vaccinated, 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 you with all the information.

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Il vecchietto Andrea cerca una casa al più presto! Andrea è un meticcio di taglia media nato nel 2013. È molto tenero e affettuoso con le persone, va d’accordo con tutti i cani ed è bravo al guinzaglio. È buono e calmo e vorrebbe passare gli ultimi anni della sua vita fuori dal canile con una famiglia che gli mostri tanto amore. Si trova in un canile privato convenzionato in provincia di Roma ma lo affidiamo anche al nord, dopo le dovute verifiche preaffido, sterilizzato, vaccinato, 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
Medium
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇮🇹Roma
Shelter
Associazione ALFA
Living with Andrea
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma
More dogs in Roma →More dogs in Italy →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Andrea home

What you'll need for Andrea 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 Andrea

What life with Andrea looks like

Andrea is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at Associazione ALFA in Roma.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇮🇹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 Andrea, answered.

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