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Quietina

Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Looking for a curious human for a curious puppy! Quietina is a large mixed-breed dog, born in October 2021 and entered into the dog shelter in June 2022. Due to little experience, she is shy when interacting with people but is not aggressive. She gets along well with other females as well as males. With strangers? She steps back, but don't be fooled: there's no fear in her eyes, just a refined indifference with a dash of curiosity. Once free, she doesn't run away like a bolt of lightning, quite the opposite! She moves away just enough to observe from a distance (you never know, maybe you'll do something interesting). She looks at you, a bit puzzled, a bit intrigued. It's as if she's thinking: "Hm, who are you? Are you worthy of my attention?" She lives with a pack of dogs and gets along very well: she is a social but discreet type. For this reason, if you already have a balanced dog, even better! She could become the perfect guide to help her discover that the world isn't all that bad. We are looking for an adopter who can appreciate slow paces, who loves to gradually discover that unique bond that is built with patience. No circus dog expectations, please: she doesn't do cartwheels, but she might give you that knowing glance that is worth more than a thousand somersaults. If you recognize yourself in this description and have space in your heart (and on the couch), contact us. She is waiting for you... with curiosity, of course! She is in a private dog shelter affiliated in Basilicata and we place her both in Lazio and in the north, after the necessary pre-adoption home check, vaccinated, spayed, tested for leishmaniasis and obviously with a microchip.

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Cercasi umano curioso per canetta curiosa! Quietina è una meticcia di taglia grande, nata nell’ottobre 2021 ed entrata in canile nel giugno 2022. Per poca conoscenza è timida nel rapportarsi con le persone ma non è aggressiva. Va d’accordo sia con altre femmine sia con i maschi. Con gli estranei? Lei si mette in disparte, ma non fatevi ingannare: non c’è paura nei suoi occhi, solo una raffinata indifferenza con un pizzico di curiosità. Una volta liberata, non scappa come una saetta, anzi! Si allontana quel tanto che basta per osservare da lontano (sai mai che facciate qualcosa di interessante). Ti guarda, un po’ perplessa, un po’ intrigata. È come se pensasse: “Uhm, tu chi sei? Sei degno della mia attenzione?”. Vive con un branco di cani e si trova benissimo: è una tipa sociale, ma discreta. Proprio per questo, se hai già un cane equilibrato, meglio ancora! Potrebbe diventare la guida perfetta per aiutarla a scoprire che il mondo non è poi così male. Cerchiamo per lei un adottante che sappia apprezzare i tempi lenti, che ami scoprire poco a poco quel legame unico che si costruisce con pazienza. Niente aspettative da cane da circo, per favore: lei non fa piroette, ma potrebbe regalarti quello sguardo complice che vale più di mille salti mortali. Se ti riconosci in questa descrizione e hai spazio nel cuore (e sul divano), contattaci. Lei ti aspetta… con curiosità, ovviamente! Si trova in un canile privato convenzionato in Basilicata e la affidiamo sia nel Lazio sia al nord, dopo le dovute verifiche preaffido, vaccinata, sterilizzata, testata 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
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇮🇹Roma
Shelter
Associazione ALFA
Living with Quietina
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Quietina home

What you'll need for Quietina 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 Quietina

What life with Quietina looks like

Quietina is a large adult dog waiting at Associazione ALFA in Roma.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Quietina, answered.

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