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A big heart contained in a shy gaze. We present Atreo, a marvelous molossoide-derived pup who is just waiting to discover how beautiful the world outside a box can be. Atreo is a medium-sized small dog, born towards the end of 2025, growing up in a dog shelter alongside his brother Aiko. Atreo is a delicate soul. At first, he shows a bit of shyness and reserve, typical of one who observes the world with caution, but a moment of patience is all it takes to see him bloom. Once past his initial shyness, he reveals his true nature: sociable, affectionate, and constantly seeking human contact. He is a balanced companion who knows how to coexist happily with other dogs, currently sharing space with his brother and other four-legged friends. He is currently in a privately-contracted dog shelter in the province of Rome but can also be entrusted to the north after proper pre-adoption home checks, with a health file including de-worming, vaccinations, and of course, a microchip.

IT·Show original

Un cuore grande racchiuso in uno sguardo timido. Vi presentiamo Atreo, un meraviglioso derivato molossoide che aspetta solo di scoprire quanto può essere bello il mondo fuori da un box. Atreo è un cagnolino di taglia media, nato alla fine del 2025, che sta crescendo in canile insieme a suo fratello Aiko. Atreo è un’anima delicata. Inizialmente si mostra un po’ timido e riservato, tipico di chi osserva il mondo con prudenza, ma basta un attimo di pazienza per vederlo sbocciare. Una volta vinta la timidezza iniziale, rivela la sua vera natura: socievole, affettuoso e costantemente alla ricerca del contatto umano. È un compagno equilibrato che sa convivere felicemente con altri cani, dividendo attualmente lo spazio sia con il fratello che con altri compagni di zampa. Si trova in un canile privato convenzionato in provincia di Roma ma lo affidiamo anche al nord, dopo le dovute verifiche preaffido, con cartella sanitaria comprendente le sverminazioni, vaccinazioni e ovviamente con microchip.

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇮🇹Roma
Shelter
Associazione ALFA
Living with Atreo
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Atreo home

What you'll need for Atreo in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Atreo

What life with Atreo looks like

Atreo 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.

Roma, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Atreo, answered.

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