How do I contact the shelter about Yelena?

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

Can I adopt Yelena 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 Yelena 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 Yelena 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 Yelena 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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Yelena

Unknown · Senior · 15 years

AAA Looking for a kind-hearted person for an elderly veteran from the dog shelter! Yelena is a medium-sized mixed breed, born in October 2011 and entered the dog shelter in 2018. She is sociable and good with people and gets along well with other dogs. She has lost some trust in humans, it's true, but that doesn't stop her from allowing herself to be touched, picked up, and handled without problems. What she lacks is a special person, someone who can offer her a comfortable sofa and lots of love. She has waited a long time and deserves finally a place where she can feel safe and loved forever. If you have a corner of your home and some patience to dedicate to her, contact us: she is ready to give you all her affection! The ideal adopter is someone who isn't frightened by her age, who has the time and resources to take care of her. A patient person, eager to enjoy every moment together, knowing that she will repay with immense love. She is located in a private certified dog shelter in Basilicata and we place her both in Lazio and in the north, after the necessary pre-adoption home checks, vaccinated, spayed, tested for leishmaniasis, and of course with a microchip.

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AAA Cercasi umano dal cuore d’oro per un’anziana veterana del canile! Yelena è una meticcetta di taglia media, nata nel lontano ottobre 2011 ed entrata in canile nel 2018. Socievole e buona con le persone e va d’accordo con gli altri cani. Ha perso un po’ fiducia negli umani, è vero, ma non per questo si tira indietro: si lascia toccare, prendere e maneggiare senza problemi. Quello che le manca è una persona speciale, qualcuno che possa regalarle un divano comodo e tanto amore. Ha aspettato tanto e merita finalmente un posto dove sentirsi al sicuro e amata per sempre. Se hai un angolo di casa e un po’ di pazienza da dedicarle, contattaci: lei è pronta a darti tutto il suo affetto! L’adottante ideale è qualcuno che non si lascia spaventare dall’età, che abbia il tempo e le risorse per prendersi cura di lei. Una persona paziente, con il desiderio di godersi ogni momento insieme, sapendo che lei saprà ricambiare con un amore immenso. 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 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

Medium

Age

Senior · 15 years

Location

🇮🇹Roma

Shelter

Associazione ALFA

Living with Yelena

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

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About Yelena

What life with Yelena looks like

Yelena 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Yelena, answered.

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