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Galdino

Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Looking for an active adopter for a dog who loves running and open spaces! Galdino, a Lagotto, medium size, born in 2021 and entered the dog shelter in June 2022. We could define him as a "watcher" dog who has made the dog shelter his headquarters... at least until he can explore better worlds! Let's say it right away: he is completely indifferent to people. Zero. Nothing. He prefers his role as a sentry on top of the secure fence, running up and down and monitoring everything that happens outside. He is an independent, curious type, with energy that can't wait to be released by running freely and discovering the world. The good news is that once adopted, he was easily handled without any fuss: no rebellion, just resigned tolerance. Who are we looking for? An adopter who loves nature and open spaces. Someone who doesn't expect a cuddly dog, but who knows how to respect his pace and manage his need for freedom and independence. If you have time, patience, and maybe even a desire for a long mountain hike, you might be the perfect match! If you think you can become the ideal companion for this free-spirited observer, contact us. He won't be waiting for you anxiously, but he might discover that having someone by his side isn't all that bad! He is in a private dog shelter in Basilicata and we place him both in Lazio and the North, after the necessary pre-adoption home checks, vaccinated, spayed/neutered, tested for leishmaniasis, and of course with a microchip.

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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
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Galdino home

What you'll need for Galdino 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 Galdino

What life with Galdino looks like

Galdino 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Galdino, answered.

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.
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