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Alba

Akita · Female

The lovely Alba is looking for her forever family and adopters ready to accompany her on her journey of discovery. This 12-month-old Akita Inu is a very gentle, affectionate, and human-friendly dog. Still a bit of a baby in her head, she shows a lot of enthusiasm, sometimes a bit boisterous and abrupt in her interactions. House or large apartment okay, dogs okay, respectful big kids okay. Knowledge of the breed desired. Ongoing education (leash walking, daily lessons, etc.) Alba still has a lot to learn and is looking for a committed family who will take the time to continue her education with patience and kindness. With good support, she will become an excellent companion. This young pup full of potential is just waiting for a home to grow and flourish in.

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La jolie Alba est à la recherche de sa famille pour la vie et d’adoptants prêts à l’accompagner dans sa découverte du monde. Cette jeune Akita Inu de 12 mois est une chienne très gentille, affectueuse et proche de l’humain. Encore bébé dans sa tête, elle se montre pleine d’enthousiasme, parfois un peu fofolle et brusque dans ses interactions. Maison ou grand appartement OK chiens OK grands enfants respectueux Connaissance de la race souhaitée Éducation à poursuivre (marche en laisse, apprentissages du quotidien…) Alba a encore beaucoup à apprendre et recherche une famille investie qui prendra le temps de poursuivre son éducation avec patience et bienveillance. Avec un bon accompagnement, elle deviendra une formidable compagne de vie. Cette jeune louloute pleine de potentiel n’attend plus qu’un foyer pour grandir et s’épanouir.

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇷Compiègne
Shelter
SPA Compiègne
Living with Alba
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Alba home

What you'll need for Alba 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 Alba

What life with Alba looks like

Alba is a adult akita dog waiting at SPA Compiègne in Compiègne.

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 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alba, answered.

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