How do I contact the shelter about Xeno?

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

Can I adopt Xeno 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 Xeno 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 Xeno 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 Xeno 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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Xeno

Unknown · Senior · 13 years

Urgent appeal for a heart adoption to give an "invisible" dog the last chance to be loved for the little time that remains. Xeno, a molosser, large size, 63 cm at the withers, very old, born in August 2013 and confined in a dog shelter for almost a decade. He is a good and friendly dog, seeking contact and interaction with people, good on a leash. He appears indifferent to other dogs and cats. The signs of age are evident on his body, with licking sores and scattered nodules. We want to believe there is a person who wants to do a truly good action and has the possibility to give him this last period of his life, which we unfortunately assume is short, in a home where he is loved and cared for. He is located in a private accredited dog shelter in the province of Frosinone but we place him not only in Rome but also in the North, neutered, vaccinated, tested for leishmaniasis, with a health record and obviously with a microchip. 328 003 45 08 You can also send an SMS or leave a message in the answering service and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

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Appello per un’adozione del cuore ed urgente per dare ad un “invisibile” l’ultima possibilità di essere finalmente amato per il poco tempo che gli rimane. Xeno, derivato molosso, taglia grande, cm 63 al garrese, molto anziano, nato nell’agosto 2013 e recluso in canile da quasi un decennio. È un cane buono e socievole, che cerca il contatto e l’interazione con le persone, bravo al guinzaglio. Risulta indifferente agli altri cani ed ai gatti. I segni del tempo sono evidenti sul suo corpo, con piaghe da leccamento e noduli sparsi. Vogliamo credere che esista una persona che voglia fare un’azione veramente buona e abbia la possibilità di dargli quest’ultimo periodo della sua vita, che presumiamo purtroppo sia breve, in una casa amato ed accudito. Si trova in un canile privato convenzionato in provincia di Frosinone ma lo affidiamo oltre che su Roma anche al nord, sterilizzato, vaccinato, testato leishmania, con cartella sanitaria e ovviamente con microchip. 328 003 45 08 Potete anche inviare un sms o lasciare un messaggio in segreteria e verrete ricontattati al più presto. 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 · 13 years

Location

🇮🇹Roma

Shelter

Associazione ALFA

Living with Xeno

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Xeno

What life with Xeno looks like

Xeno 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Xeno, answered.

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