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Female · Puppy · 9 months

🎯 His little summary Alma is a young female Bosnian-Herzegovinian and Croatian Shepherd. Still small, she discovers the world with curiosity and energy. She is a smart, sensitive, and promising dog but will need consistent and gentle education right away to become a balanced adult. 💬 What you need to know About her Less than a year = building up learnings: potty training, leash walking, solitude, recall, managing emotions… everything needs to be set up. Working and driving breed: this type of dog is generally lively, intelligent, and requires both mental and physical stimulation. Sensitivity and attachment: positive, consistent, and patient education will be essential to give her confidence. Need for activity: games, learnings, walks, and age-appropriate exercises will be important for her balance. 🏡 The ideal home Homes with experience with the breed or already having experience with working/shepherd dogs. An environment where she can benefit from time, patience, and regularity in her education. People ready to invest in socialization, learnings, and activities suited for a young, dynamic dog. An active family life with daily outings and quality interactions. ❤️ To remember Alma is a little dog full of potential. She is not just looking for a roof but humans capable of accompanying her through all the steps of her development. With experienced and invested adopters, she can become an extraordinary companion.

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🎯 Son petit résumé Alma est une jeune femelle Berger de Bosnie-Herzégovine et de Croatie. Encore petite, elle découvre le monde avec curiosité et énergie. C’est une chienne intelligente, sensible et prometteuse, mais qui aura besoin d’une éducation cohérente et bienveillante dès maintenant pour devenir une adulte équilibrée. 💬 Ce qu'il faut savoir sur elle Moins d'un an = apprentissages à construire : propreté, marche en laisse, solitude, rappel, gestion des émotions… tout est à mettre en place. Race de travail et de conduite : ce type de chien est généralement vif, intelligent et demande de la stimulation mentale autant que physique. Sensibilité et attachement : une éducation positive, cohérente et patiente sera essentielle pour lui donner confiance. Besoin d’activité : jeux, apprentissages, balades et exercices adaptés à son âge seront importants pour son équilibre. 🏡 Le foyer idéal Des adoptants connaissant la race ou ayant déjà de l’expérience avec des chiens de berger/travail. Un environnement où elle pourra bénéficier de temps, patience et régularité dans son éducation. Des personnes prêtes à investir dans la socialisation, les apprentissages et les activités adaptées à un jeune chien dynamique. Une vie de famille active, avec des sorties quotidiennes et des interactions de qualité. ❤️ À retenir Alma est une petite chienne pleine de potentiel. Elle ne cherche pas simplement un toit, mais des humains capables de l’accompagner dans toutes les étapes de sa construction. Avec des adoptants expérimentés et investis, elle pourra devenir une compagne extraordinaire.

Size
Age
Puppy · 9 months
Location
🇫🇷Saint-Étienne
Shelter
SPA Saint-Étienne Loire
Living with Alma
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Bringing Alma home

What you'll need for Alma in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Alma

What life with Alma looks like

Alma is a puppy/kitten dog waiting at SPA Saint-Étienne Loire in Saint-Étienne.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇫🇷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 Alma, answered.

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