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Nivek

Unknown · Senior · 11 years

Nivek would love someone to shower him with cuddles! Nivek is a medium-sized mixed-breed dog, born in February 2015. He’s sociable, affectionate, and kind. He always seeks people’s attention and loves receiving cuddles. As he’s gotten older, he’s become more sensitive, and sudden movements worry him. He gets along well with other dogs and knows how to walk on a leash. Nivek would really love someone who could offer him love and affection! He’s currently at a private shelter under agreement in the province of Rome, but we’re also willing to place him in the north, after completing the necessary pre-adoption checks. He’s spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for leishmaniasis, and of course microchipped. Adoption Department, ALFA Association OdV. SMS/WhatsApp: 3280034508; email: A volunteer from ALFA will contact you to provide you with all the information.

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Nivek vorrebbe qualcuno che lo riempa di coccole! Nivek è un meticcio di taglia media, nato a febbraio 2015. È socievole, affettuoso e buono. Cerca sempre l’attenzione delle persone e ama ricevere coccole. Con l’età è diventato sensibile e i movimenti bruschi lo preoccupano. Va d’accordo con gli altri cani e sa andare al guinzaglio. Nivek vorrebbe tanto qualcuno gli possa offrire amore e affetto! Si trova in un canile privato convenzionato in provincia di Roma ma lo affidiamo anche al nord, dopo le dovute verifiche preaffido, sterilizzato, vaccinato, testato leishmania e ovviamente con microchip. Settore Adozioni Associazione ALFA OdV SMS/WhatsApp: 3280034508 email: Un volontario ALFA ti contatterà per darti tutte le informazioni.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇮🇹Roma
Shelter
Associazione ALFA
Living with Nivek
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma
More dogs in Roma →More dogs in Italy →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Nivek home

What you'll need for Nivek 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 Nivek

What life with Nivek looks like

Nivek 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.

Roma, Italy — browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nivek, answered.

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