Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

ATHENA

American Staffordshire Terrier · Female · Adult · 5 years

Athena is a kind, affectionate, playful dog. She has a rather calm temperament and has already lived with children. We will avoid a home with other animals. She is a second category dog, so a permit is required to consider adoption.

FR·Show original

Athéna est une gentille chienne affectueuse, joueuse. Elle est d'un tempérament plutôt calme, elle a déjà vécue avec des enfants. Nous éviterons un foyer avec d'autres animaux. C'est une chienne de 2ème catégorie, il faut donc un permis de détention pour envisager une adoption.

Size
—
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Chilleurs
Shelter
SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois
Living with ATHENA
  • ✓Good with kids
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois · ChilleursLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier →
More dogs in Chilleurs →More dogs in France →

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing ATHENA home

What you'll need for ATHENA in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

    View on Amazon→
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

    View on Amazon→
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon→
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

    View on Amazon→
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About ATHENA

What life with ATHENA looks like

ATHENA is a adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois in Chilleurs.

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.

Chilleurs, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ATHENA, answered.

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

More American Staffordshire Terrier pets

RICO, male 5yo American Staffordshire Terrier for adoption at Help Animals, Brussels
🇧🇪Brussels, Belgium

RICO

American Staffordshire Terrier

5 yearsMale
LAICA, female 6yo American Staffordshire Terrier for adoption at Help Animals, Brussels
🇧🇪Brussels, Belgium

LAICA

American Staffordshire Terrier

6 yearsFemale
ZORO, male 4yo American Staffordshire Terrier for adoption at Help Animals, Brussels
🇧🇪Brussels, Belgium

ZORO

American Staffordshire Terrier

4 yearsMale

More from SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois

NINA, female young mixed breed for adoption at SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois, Chilleurs
🇫🇷Chilleurs, France

NINA

1 yearFemale
SOURIRE, female 4yo Labrador Retriever for adoption at SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois, Chilleurs
🇫🇷Chilleurs, France

SOURIRE

Labrador Retriever

4 yearsFemale
KIROU, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois, Chilleurs
🇫🇷Chilleurs, France

KIROU

Mixed Breed

10 yearsMale
Similar animals

More American Staffordshire Terriers looking for a home

PYRUS QCN, male 6yo American Staffordshire Terrier for adoption at SPA Quimper, Quimper
🇫🇷Quimper, France

PYRUS QCN

American Staffordshire Terrier

6 yearsMale
Rouky, male 5yo American Staffordshire Terrier for adoption at SPA Compiègne, Compiègne
🇫🇷Compiègne, France

Rouky

American Staffordshire Terrier

5 yearsMale
Ozone, male senior American Staffordshire Terrier for adoption at SPA Compiègne, Compiègne
🇫🇷Compiègne, France

Ozone

American Staffordshire Terrier

8 yearsMale
MASTOC, male senior American Staffordshire Terrier for adoption at SPA Cabourg, Cabourg
🇫🇷Cabourg, France

MASTOC

American Staffordshire Terrier

10 yearsMale
PACHA, male 6yo American Staffordshire Terrier for adoption at SPA Chamarande, Chamarande
🇫🇷Chamarande, France

PACHA

American Staffordshire Terrier

6 yearsMale
VIVI, female young American Staffordshire Terrier for adoption at SPA Plaisir, Plaisir
🇫🇷Plaisir, France

VIVI

American Staffordshire Terrier

1 yearFemale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →