How do I contact the shelter about Margot?

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

Can I adopt Margot 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 Margot 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 Margot 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 Margot 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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Margot

Unknown · Senior · 11 years

A very old duck and so, so in need of finding a family! Margot, a medium-sized mixed breed, about 22 kg, born in 2015, very sweet and lively despite her difficult past. This small female dog was taken by a volunteer from a very bad situation of detention, for 8 long years, in a tiny space among her feces, mistreated and subjected to every kind of deprivation. Today she is in a foster home in the province of Rome where she immediately showed her very sociable, lively and affectionate nature with people, even with children. With other dogs, with an extremely experienced supervision, she could live together, but we prefer to place her as an only child. Margot has excellent health and will be placed with medical documents that certify it. We are looking for a kind-hearted person who wants to offer her a peaceful and happy old age away from cages and boxes. We are sure that she will reward you with all her affection. She is in a private foster home in the province of Rome but we also place her in the north, after the necessary pre-adoption home checks, spayed, vaccinated, 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 machine and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

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Una canetta anzianotta e tanto, tanto, bisognosa di trovare famiglia! Margot, meticcetta di taglia media, 22 Kg circa, nata nel 2015, dolcissima e vivace nonostante il suo passato difficile. Questa cagnolina infatti è stata sottratta da un volontario ad una situazione bruttissima di detenzione, per 8 lunghissimi anni, in un minuscolo spazio tra i suoi escrementi, maltrattata e sottoposta ad ogni tipo di privazione. Oggi si trova presso uno stallo in provincia di Roma dove ha mostrato da subito la sua natura molto socievole, vivace ed affettuosa con le persone, anche con i bambini. Con gli altri cani, con una supervisione estremamente esperta potrebbe convivere, ma preferiamo affidarla come “figlia unica”. Margot gode di ottima salute e sarà affidata con documenti sanitari che lo accertano. Cerchiamo per lei una persona di buon cuore che voglia offrirle una vecchiaia serena e felice lontano da gabbie e box. Siamo certi che lei saprà ricompensare con tutto il suo affetto. Si trova in uno stallo privato in provincia di Roma ma la affidiamo anche al nord, dopo le dovute verifiche preaffido, sterilizzata, vaccinata, testata 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

Medium

Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇮🇹Roma

Shelter

Associazione ALFA

Living with Margot

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma

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About Margot

What life with Margot looks like

Margot 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Margot, answered.

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