How do I contact the shelter about Marjan?

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

Can I adopt Marjan 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 Marjan 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 Marjan 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 Marjan 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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Adopt Marjan

Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Marjan is a medium-sized mixed breed dog, born in May 2022 and arrived at the dog shelter a few weeks old along with her mother and sisters. Having never lived in a home environment, in close contact with people, she shows distrust and is not well socialized. Although not used to interacting with people, she allows herself to be touched and has never shown signs of aggression. She does not know the leash and needs to learn how to walk on it. By helping Marjan to overcome her fears and fully trust humans, you will experience the emotion of seeing her blossom and transform into a faithful and joyful companion. Marjan needs a patient and loving family, that gives her the necessary time to adapt and welcomes her with warmth and understanding, offering her a quiet place where she can feel protected and safe. Walks, games, and cuddles will help her overcome her insecurities and establish a deep bond with whoever chooses to adopt her. She is located in a private accredited dog shelter in Basilicata and we place her both in Lazio and in the North, after the necessary pre-adoption home checks, vaccinated, spayed, tested for leishmaniasis and obviously with a microchip.

Read original (it)

Marjan è una meticcetta di taglia medio grande, nata nel maggio 2022 ed arrivata in canile a poche settimane di vita assieme alla mamma ed alle sorelle. Non avendo mai vissuto in un contesto casalingo, a stretto contatto con le persone, si mostra diffidente e poco socializzata. Nonostante non sia abituata all’interazione con le persone si lascia toccare e non ha mai mostrato segni di aggressività. Non conosce il guinzaglio e occorre insegnarle a camminarci. Aiutando Marjan a superare le sue paura e a fidarsi pienamente degli umani, potrai vivere l’emozione di vederla sbocciare e trasformarsi in una compagna fedele e gioiosa. Marjan ha bisogno di una famiglia paziente e amorevole, che le dia il tempo necessario per ambientarsi e che la accolga con calore e comprensione, offrendole un luogo tranquillo dove potersi sentire protetta e al sicuro. Passeggiate, giochi e coccole la aiuteranno a superare le sue insicurezze e a instaurare un legame profondo con chi sceglierà di adottarla. Si trova in un canile privato convenzionato in Basilicata e la affidiamo sia nel Lazio sia al nord, dopo le dovute verifiche preaffido, vaccinata, sterilizzata, testata 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 Marjan

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

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About Marjan

What life with Marjan looks like

Marjan 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 Marjan, answered.

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