How do I contact the shelter about Plutarco?

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

Can I adopt Plutarco 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 Plutarco 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 Plutarco 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 Plutarco 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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Plutarco

Unknown · Senior · 9 years

The sweet, gentle giant who longs so badly to escape the confinement of the dog shelter! Plutarco, a mixed breed descended from a Molosser and Labrador, large size, born presumably in May 2017, is affectionate, docile, sociable, and trusting with people; he walks nicely on a leash. He spends his endless days of boredom and loneliness confined to a single kennel at the shelter. In fact, in this setting, he’s not compatible with other dogs. The stress of being cooped up causes him to develop stress-induced dermatitis. He’s currently at a private, affiliated shelter in the province of Rome, but we’re also willing to place him in the north, following the necessary pre-adoption checks. He’s spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for leishmaniasis, and of course microchipped. For information and adoption, please contact us via WhatsApp: 3280034508 or email: Having acknowledged Alfa’s Privacy Policy, I expressly consent to the processing of my personal data as described above, including the communication of my data to the entities mentioned: for sending informational communications, any newsletters we may offer, by any means (known or unknown), including, by way of example and without limitation, postal mail, Internet, telephone, e-mail, MMS, and SMS, by Alfa as well as by physical or legal entities contractually linked to Alfa and/or otherwise collaborating with Alfa’s activities.

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Il cagnolone buono che desidera tanto uscire dalla reclusione del canile! Plutarco, derivato molosso labrador, taglia grande, nascita presunta maggio 2017, affettuoso, docile, socievole e confidente con le persone, bravo al guinzaglio. Trascorre le sue infinite giornate di noia e solitudine in un box singolo del canile. Risulta infatti in questo contesto non compatibile con altri cani. lo stress della reclusione lo porta a riempirsi di dermatite da stress. 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. Per informazioni e adozioni WhatsApp: 3280034508 email: 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

Large

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇮🇹Roma

Shelter

Associazione ALFA

Living with Plutarco

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✕Good with dogs

Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Plutarco home

What you'll need for Plutarco in week one.

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About Plutarco

What life with Plutarco looks like

Plutarco is a large 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 Plutarco, answered.

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