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A small flower to bloom! Look into Vessilia's eyes and you will see a creature that still has everything to discover, but who looks at the world with a mix of curiosity and fear. Vessilia is a very young female dog, born right at the beginning of the year, who is just waiting for the right opportunity to realize that humans are also capable of love. She is a small-medium size, an adorable "bassettona" with short legs that make her funny and irresistible. She is currently about 29 cm tall, a perfect size for any type of home. Her physical characteristic is mandibular prognathism (the lower jaw is slightly shorter than the upper jaw): an aesthetic detail that does not take anything away, except adding a little bit of uniqueness to her face. Vessilia is a delicate soul. Right now she appears shy and a bit anxious towards people; she has not yet learned to fully trust human contact and needs someone who knows how to respect her pace. However, her desire to live is evident: when she is in a new place, her curiosity takes over and she begins to explore every corner with interest. We are looking for a patient family, perhaps in a quiet environment, that wants to write her future together and turn her shyness into a beautiful trust.

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Un piccolo fiore da far sbocciare! Guardate gli occhi di Vessilia e vedrete una creatura che ha ancora tutto da scoprire, ma che guarda il mondo con un misto di curiosità e timore. Vessilia è una cagnolina giovanissima, nata proprio all’inizio dell’anno, che aspetta solo l’occasione giusta per capire che gli esseri umani sanno anche amare. È una taglia piccolo-media, una “bassettona” adorabile dalle zampe corte che la rendono buffa e irresistibile. Attualmente è alta circa 29 cm, una misura perfetta per ogni tipo di casa. La sua particolarità fisica è il retrognatismo mandibolare (la mandibola inferiore è leggermente più corta della mascella superiore): un dettaglio estetico che non le toglie nulla, se non aggiungere un pizzico di unicità al suo musetto. Vessilia è un’anima delicata. Al momento si mostra timida e un po’ apprensiva nei confronti delle persone; non ha ancora imparato a fidarsi del tutto del contatto umano e serve qualcuno che sappia rispettare i suoi tempi. Tuttavia, la sua voglia di vivere è evidente: quando si trova in un posto nuovo, la sua curiosità prende il sopravvento e inizia a esplorare ogni angolo con interesse. Cerchiamo per lei una famiglia paziente, magari in un contesto tranquillo, che voglia scriverne insieme il futuro e trasformare la sua timidezza in una splendida fiducia.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇮🇹Roma
Shelter
Associazione ALFA
Living with Vessilia
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Vessilia home

What you'll need for Vessilia 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 Vessilia

What life with Vessilia looks like

Vessilia is a small adult dog waiting at Associazione ALFA in Roma.

An 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.

Roma, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Vessilia, answered.

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