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Adopt Athéna

Dalmatian · Female

🌟With her gentle and calm nature, she will win your heart with her kindness. Although a bit shy, she is incredibly affectionate and will need your support and love to thrive. Athéna is a very respectful dog who does not pull on the leash, making walks pleasant. She prefers the company of males and is selective about her canine friends, which is why a good introduction is essential. Athéna loves to play with a ball ⚽ If you are a kind and patient person, ready to give her the attention she needs, Athéna could become a full member of your family. Don't miss the opportunity to meet this beautiful soul and give her a chance to find her place in a loving home.

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🌟Avec son caractère doux et calme, elle saura vous séduire par sa gentillesse. Bien qu'un peu timide, elle est incroyablement attachante et aura besoin de votre soutien et de votre amour pour s'épanouir. Athéna est une chienne très respectueuse qui ne tire pas en laisse, ce qui rend les promenades agréables. Elle préfère la compagnie des mâles et se montre sélective sur ses amis canins, c'est pourquoi une bonne présentation est essentielle. Athéna adore jouer au ballon ⚽ Si vous êtes une personne douce et patiente, prête à lui offrir l’attention dont elle a besoin, Athéna pourrait devenir un membre à part entière de votre famille. Ne manquez pas l'occasion de rencontrer cette belle âme et de lui donner la chance de trouver sa place dans un foyer aimant.

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇷Piégon
Shelter
S.P.A Vauclusienne
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Cared for by S.P.A Vauclusienne · PiégonLearn about Dalmatian

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Athéna home

What you'll need for Athéna 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 Athéna

What life with Athéna looks like

Athéna is a adult dalmatian dog waiting at S.P.A Vauclusienne in Piégon.

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 Athéna, answered.

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