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Joonas

Female · Adult · 5 years

A large dog who really wants to find a home! Joonas, a mixed-breed dog of large size, 35 kg, born in September 2021 and entered the dog shelter due to abandonment in 2023. He is a sociable and confident dog with people, who seeks contact and interaction. He is curious, lively and good on a leash. He does not share the box with other dogs but we can assess compatibility with a female of similar size. We are looking for a family that has previous experience with large dogs and that knows how to welcome Joonas with competence and love. He will be an excellent companion. He is located in a private dog shelter affiliated in the province of Rome but we also adopt him to the north, after the proper pre-adoption home check, vaccinated, spayed, tested for leishmaniasis and obviously with a microchip. 328 003 45 08 You can also send an SMS or leave a message in the answering service and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

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Un cagnolone buono che desidera tanto trovare casa! Joonas, meticcio di taglia grande, 35 kg, nato settembre 2021 ed entrato in canile in seguito ad abbandono nel 2023. È un cane socievole e confidente con le persone, che cerca il contatto e l’interazione. È curioso, vivace e bravo al guinzaglio. Non divide il box con altri cani ma possiamo valutare la compatibilità con una femmina di pari stazza. Cerchiamo per lui una famiglia che abbia esperienza pregressa con cani di taglia grande e che sappia accogliere Joonas con competenza e amore. Lui saprà essere un ottimo compagno di vita. Si trova in un canile privato convenzionato in provincia di Roma ma lo affidiamo anche al nord, dopo le dovute verifiche preaffido, vaccinato, sterilizzato, testato leishmania e ovviamente con microchip. 328 003 45 08 Potete anche inviare un sms o lasciare un messaggio in segreteria e verrete ricontattati al più presto.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇮🇹Roma
Shelter
Associazione ALFA
Living with Joonas
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Joonas home

What you'll need for Joonas 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 Joonas

What life with Joonas looks like

Joonas is a large adult dog waiting at Associazione ALFA in Roma.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Joonas, answered.

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