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Adopt alina

Female · Adult · 4 years

alina has experienced mistreatment, so please don't be upset if the first meeting is hesitant. She has encountered "bad" humans and is discovering that there are kind ones. She has learned to walk on a leash and even to wear a harness. It hasn't been easy, but she is persevering and her curiosity gives her an incredible strength. alina needs a home with a well-fenced yard, and if her future family already has a dog, she will be even more at ease.

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Alina a connu la maltraitance alors ne lui en voulez pas si le premier contact se fait hésitant. Elle a connu les "mauvais" humains et découvre qu'il y en a de bienveillants. Elle a appris la marche en laisse et même à porter un harnais. Cela n'a pas été facile mais elle est persévérante et sa curiosité lui donne une force incroyable. Alina a besoin d'une maison avec jardin bien clôturée et si son futur foyer a déjà un chien alors elle n'en sera que plus à l'aise. Pour plus d'informations, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter par mail à

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷De Marsan
Shelter
SPA Mont-de-Marsan
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Cared for by SPA Mont-de-Marsan · De Marsan

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing alina home

What you'll need for alina 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 alina

What life with alina looks like

alina is a adult dog waiting at SPA Mont-de-Marsan in De Marsan.

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 alina, answered.

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