How do I contact the shelter about Galdino?

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

Can I adopt Galdino 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 Galdino 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 Galdino 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 Galdino 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.

Likely adopted

Galdino

Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Looking for a sprint-loving adopter for a dog who loves running and open spaces! Galdino, a Lagotto mix, medium-sized, born in 2021 and entered the shelter in June 2022. We could describe him as an “observant” dog who has made the shelter his headquarters... at least until he can explore better worlds! Let’s be clear right away: he’s completely uninterested in people—zero, nada, not even a hint. He much prefers his role as a sentinel perched atop the fence, running back and forth and keeping a close eye on everything happening outside. He’s an independent, curious fellow with boundless energy eager to unleash himself by running freely and discovering the world. The good news? Once he was adopted, he let himself be handled without any fuss—no rebellion whatsoever, just resigned tolerance. Who are we looking for? An adopter who loves nature and open spaces, someone who doesn’t expect a cuddle-bug but knows how to respect his pace and manage his need for freedom and independence. If you’ve got time, patience, and maybe even a desire for long hikes in the mountains, you could be the perfect match! If you think you could become the ideal companion for this observant dog with a free-spirited heart, get in touch with us. He won’t be waiting for you anxiously, but he might just discover that having someone by his side isn’t so bad after all! He’s currently at a private, affiliated shelter in Basilicata, and we’re able to place him either in Lazio or in northern Italy, following the necessary pre-adoption checks. He’s vaccinated, spayed/neutered, tested for leishmaniasis, and of course microchipped. Adoption Department, ALFA OdV Association SMS/WhatsApp: 3280034508 Email: A volunteer from ALFA will contact you to provide all the details. Having acknowledged ALFA’s Privacy Policy, I expressly consent to the processing of my personal data in the manner described above, including the communication of my data to the entities mentioned: for sending informational communications, any newsletters we may offer, via any means (known or unknown), including, by way of example and not exhaustively, postal mail, the Internet, telephone, email, MMS, and SMS, both by ALFA and by physical or legal entities contractually linked to ALFA and/or otherwise collaborating with ALFA’s activities.

IT·Show original

Cercasi adottante sprint per cane amante delle corse e degli spazi aperti! Galdino, derivato lagotto, taglia media, nato nel 2021 ed entrato in canile nel giugno 2022. Lo potremmo definire un cane “osservatore” che ha fatto del canile il suo quartier generale… almeno fino a quando non potrà esplorare mondi migliori! Diciamolo subito: alle persone non si interessa minimamente. Zero. Nada. Preferisce di gran lunga il suo ruolo di sentinella in cima alla recinzione, correndo su e giù e monitorando tutto quello che succede all’esterno. È un tipo indipendente, curioso, con un’energia che non vede l’ora di sfogare correndo libero e scoprendo il mondo. La buona notizia? Una volta preso, si è lasciato manipolare senza fare storie: nessuna ribellione, solo rassegnata tolleranza. Chi stiamo cercando? Un adottante amante della natura e degli spazi aperti. Qualcuno che non si aspetti un cane da coccole, ma che sappia rispettare i suoi tempi e sappia gestire il suo bisogno di libertà e indipendenza. Se hai tempo, pazienza e magari anche voglia di una lunga camminata in montagna, potreste essere la coppia perfetta! Se pensi di poter diventare il compagno ideale per questo osservatore dal cuore libero, contattaci. Lui non ti starà aspettando con ansia, ma potrebbe scoprire che, in fondo, avere qualcuno accanto non è poi così male! Si trova in un canile privato convenzionato in Basilicata e lo affidiamo sia nel Lazio sia 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 Preso atto dell'Informativa privacy di Alfa, acconsento espressamente al trattamento dei miei dati personali con le modalità sopra indicate, ivi inclusa la comunicazione dei miei dati ai soggetti menzionati: per l’invio di comunicazioni informative, di eventuali nostre newsletter, con qualsiasi mezzo (conosciuto o non), ivi compreso, a titolo esemplificativo e non esaustivo, posta, Internet, telefono, E-mail, MMS, SMS da parte di Alfa, nonché da parte di entità fisiche o giuridiche legate contrattualmente ad Alfa e/o che, comunque, collaborino alle attività di Alfa

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇮🇹Roma

Shelter

Associazione ALFA

Living with Galdino