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Neruk

Unknown · Puppy · 4 months

Adorable puppy looking for a home! Check out the sweet eyes of this little pup: he's Neruk, a special small dog looking for his true family. Neruk was born in an emergency situation: his mommy just arrived at the shelter when she gave birth to him and his four siblings. Unfortunately, the mommy tested positive for leishmaniasis, but the puppies are constantly monitored. Born in March of this year, Neruk is a good small dog, a bit shy at first, but just a little bit of patience and some cuddles will help him overcome any fear: he builds trust very easily and can't wait to tie himself to someone for life. Let's not let him grow up behind the bars of a cage! He's currently in a private veterinary shelter in the province of Rome but we can also place him in the north after proper pre-adoption home checks, with a health file including de-worming, vaccinations, and of course, a microchip.

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Adorabile cucciolo in cerca di casa! Guardate gli occhi dolci di questo cucciolotto: lui è Neruk, un cagnolino speciale che sta cercando la sua vera famiglia. Neruk è nato in una situazione d’emergenza: la sua mamma era appena arrivata in struttura quando ha dato alla luce lui e i suoi quattro fratellini. Purtroppo, la mamma è risultata positiva alla leishmania, ma i cuccioli sono costantemente monitorati. Nato a marzo di quest’anno, Neruk è un cagnolino buono, un pochino timido all’inizio, ma basta un briciolo di pazienza e qualche coccola per fargli superare ogni timore: acquista fiducia molto facilmente e non vede l’ora di legarsi a qualcuno per sempre. Non lasciamo che cresca dietro le sbarre di un box! Si trova in un canile privato convenzionato in provincia di Roma ma lo affidiamo anche al nord, dopo le dovute verifiche preaffido, con cartella sanitaria comprendente le sverminazioni, vaccinazioni e ovviamente con microchip.

Size
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇮🇹Roma
Shelter
Associazione ALFA
Living with Neruk
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Neruk home

What you'll need for Neruk in week one.

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  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 Neruk

What life with Neruk looks like

Neruk is a puppy/kitten dog waiting at Associazione ALFA in Roma.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇮🇹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 Neruk, answered.

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