How do I contact the shelter about Aïko?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA de Loire Atlantique handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Aïko on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Aïko if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA de Loire Atlantique 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 Aïko 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 Aïko 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 SPA de Loire Atlantique early rather than rehoming privately; they know Aïko 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 (FR). 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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Aïko

Male · Young · 1 year

Aïko is a very dynamic, athletic, and sensitive dog. He has a great need for activity and will need to be able to expend both physically and mentally on a daily basis. Playful and attentive, Aïko already has some basic education that will need to be continued. He is a dog who loves to learn, work, and share activities with his human. Aïko has great difficulty coping with absences. He is therefore looking for an adopter with a real activity project with him or who is available enough to offer him daily exercises, learning, and expenditures adapted to his needs. Aïko can live with other dogs. His compatibility with cats will need to be tested. Due to his sensitivity and energy level, he will not be placed with young children. Aïko is looking for active, available, and invested adopters, ready to build a real relationship with him around shared activities. A rural environment will be preferred. Desired living conditions: house with a particularly well-fenced garden. Additional information: Sex: Male Origin: Crossbreed Breed: Australian Shepherd, Border Collie Born in July 2025 Date of arrival at the shelter July 2026 Identification: 250269611533858 Compatibility with cats: To be tested Children: No young children, yes teenager Compatibility with dogs: Compatible with dogs Living conditions: House with a very well-fenced garden

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Accueil Aïko Catégories : chien, moyen-grand DescriptionInformations complémentaires Aïko est un chien très dynamique, sportif et particulièrement sensible. Il a un grand besoin d'activité et aura besoin de pouvoir se dépenser aussi bien physiquement que mentalement au quotidien. Joueur et à l'écoute, Aïko possède déjà quelques bases d'éducation qui seront à poursuivre. C'est un chien qui aime apprendre, travailler et partager des activités avec son humain. Aïko supporte très difficilement les absences. Il recherche donc un adoptant ayant un véritable projet d'activité avec lui ou suffisamment disponible pour lui proposer quotidiennement des exercices, des apprentissages et des dépenses adaptées à ses besoins. Aïko peut vivre avec d'autres chiens. Son entente avec les chats sera à tester. En raison de sa sensibilité et de son niveau d'énergie, il ne sera pas placé avec de jeunes enfants. Aïko recherche des adoptants actifs, disponibles et investis, prêts à construire une véritable relation avec lui autour d'activités partagées. Un environnement rural sera privilégié. Conditions de vie souhaitées : maison avec jardin particulièrement bien clôturé. Informations complémentaires Sexe Mâle Origine Croisé Race Berger australien, Border Collie Né en juillet 2025 Date d'arrivée au refuge juillet 2026 Identification 250269611533858 Entente chats À tester Enfants Pas d’enfants en bas âge, oui adolescent Entente chiens Compatible avec les chiens Conditions de vie Maison avec jardin très bien clos Produits similaires Raya Swing Rio

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇫🇷Nantes

Shelter

SPA de Loire Atlantique

Living with Aïko

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids

Cared for by SPA de Loire Atlantique · Nantes

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Aïko home

What you'll need for Aïko in week one.

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About Aïko

What life with Aïko looks like

Aïko is a young adult dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique in Nantes.

An young 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 France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Nantes, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Aïko, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Aïko?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA de Loire Atlantique handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Aïko on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Aïko if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA de Loire Atlantique 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 Aïko 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 Aïko 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 SPA de Loire Atlantique early rather than rehoming privately; they know Aïko 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 (FR). 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.