How do I contact the shelter about Mavette?

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

Can I adopt Mavette 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 Mavette 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 Mavette 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 Mavette 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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Mavette

Male · Young · 1 year

Take a good look: Mavette is not just a beautiful puppy, she's a real force of nature! Born in December 2025, this wonderful small female dog is growing by the day (on April 11th she was already 37 cm at the withers) and will become a medium or large-sized dog in the future. Mavette is a curious, confident, and very social small female dog. If you're looking for an adventurous companion who never backs down, she's the right one! However, she has a true "leader" personality: dominant and possessive, she tends to bully other puppies, especially females. We are dreaming of a family that knows how to handle her determined temperament, maybe as an only child or with a balanced male companion who can stand up to her gently. Mavette is in excellent general health, we only note the presence of a small umbilical hernia, a common condition in puppies that usually does not affect their quality of life (but your trusted veterinarian can monitor it). Mavette is waiting for the right opportunity to show how much love she can give to someone who will be her guide. She is located in a private dog shelter in the province of Rome but we also place her in the north, after the necessary pre-adoption home checks, with a complete medical record including deworming, vaccinations, and of course with a microchip.

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Guardatela bene: Mavette non è solo una cucciola bellissima, è una vera forza della natura! Nata nel dicembre 2025, questa splendida cagnolina sta crescendo a vista d’occhio (l’11 aprile misurava già 37 cm al garrese) e diventerà una futura taglia media o medio-grande. Mavette è una cagnolina curiosa, sicura di sé e molto socievole con le persone. Se cercate una compagna d’avventure che non si tiri mai indietro, lei è quella giusta! Tuttavia, ha una personalità da vera “leader”: dominante e possessiva, tende a fare la “bulla” con gli altri cuccioli, specialmente con le femmine. Per lei sogniamo una famiglia che sappia gestire il suo temperamento deciso, magari come “figlia unica” o con un compagno maschio equilibrato che sappia tenerle testa con dolcezza. Mavette gode di ottima salute generale, segnaliamo solo la presenza di una piccola ernia ombelicale, una condizione comune nei cuccioli che di norma non ne pregiudica la qualità della vita (ma che il vostro veterinario di fiducia potrà monitorare). Mavette aspetta solo l’occasione giusta per dimostrare quanto amore sa dare a chi saprà essere la sua guida. Si trova in un canile privato convenzionato in provincia di Roma ma la affidiamo anche al nord, dopo le dovute verifiche preaffido, con cartella sanitaria comprendente le sverminazioni, vaccinazioni e ovviamente con microchip.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇮🇹Roma

Shelter

Associazione ALFA

Living with Mavette

✓Microchipped
✕Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma

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About Mavette

What life with Mavette looks like

Mavette is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at Associazione ALFA in Roma.

An young 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.

Roma, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mavette, answered.

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