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Monaldo

Unknown · Young · 3 years

There are dogs waiting... and then there is Monaldo, who waits with a sweetness that breaks the heart. He is a young small dog, born in September 2023, medium-small in size (13 kg), who experienced abandonment too soon. Since he was about a year old, he has lived without a real home, without someone who would call him "family". Yet, despite everything, Monaldo has kept a bright soul. He is good, very good. Those who approach with confidence, who seek caresses without fear, who look at you as if they wanted to tell you: "I'm here, you can count on me". He is sociable, affectionate, curious about the world. He gets along with everyone: other dogs, males and females, even cats. He knows how to walk on a leash and loves spending time with people. He is the kind of dog that adapts, that accompanies, that fills the days with a kind and sincere presence. From a health perspective: he has a questionable title for leishmaniasis, but has not developed any pathology; he has a flea allergy, so proper antiparasitic prevention is needed; he has a slight limp due to a posterior patellar dislocation, which currently does not require surgery and probably will not require it in the future. Nothing that takes away from what is truly important: Monaldo is ready to love. He is not "just a dog looking for a home". He is a life companion waiting for someone to share everything with: walks, silences, daily small joys. If you are looking for a faithful, kind, and sincere friend... Monaldo might be exactly what your life is missing. Give him the opportunity he has never had. Give him a home.

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Ci sono cani che aspettano… e poi c’è Monaldo, che aspetta con una dolcezza che spezza il cuore. È un cagnolino giovane, nato a settembre 2023, di taglia medio-piccola (13 kg), che ha conosciuto troppo presto l’abbandono. Da quando aveva circa un anno vive senza una vera casa, senza qualcuno che lo chiami “famiglia”. Eppure, nonostante tutto, Monaldo ha conservato un’anima luminosa. È buono, profondamente buono. Di quelli che si avvicinano con fiducia, che cercano carezze senza paura, che ti guardano come se volesse dirti: “Io ci sono, puoi contare su di me”. È socievole, affettuoso, curioso del mondo. Va d’accordo con tutti: altri cani, maschi e femmine, e persino i gatti. Sa andare al guinzaglio e ama condividere il tempo con le persone. È il tipo di cane che si adatta, che accompagna, che riempie le giornate con una presenza gentile e sincera. Dal punto di vista sanitario: ha un titolo dubbio per leishmania, ma non ha sviluppato alcuna patologia; ha un’allergia alle pulci, quindi va mantenuta una corretta profilassi antiparassitaria; presenta una lieve zoppia dovuta a una lussazione della rotula posteriore, che al momento non richiede interventi e probabilmente non ne richiederà in futuro. Nulla che tolga valore a ciò che è davvero importante: Monaldo è pronto ad amare. Non è “solo un cane in cerca di casa”. È un compagno di vita che aspetta qualcuno con cui condividere tutto: le passeggiate, i silenzi, le piccole gioie quotidiane. Se stai cercando un amico fedele, dolce e sincero… Monaldo potrebbe essere proprio quello che manca alla tua vita. Diamogli la possibilità che non ha mai avuto. Diamogli una casa.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇮🇹Roma
Shelter
Associazione ALFA
Living with Monaldo
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Monaldo home

What you'll need for Monaldo 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 Monaldo

What life with Monaldo looks like

Monaldo 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Monaldo, answered.

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