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ATHENA

Galgo Español · Unknown · Senior · 9 years

ATHENA , (born November 1, 2017) , for adoption. Call for greyhounds. Athena is all sweetness, she approaches you happily to ask for pets. She is a galga who, thanks to her presence, makes the other dogs in the paddock more comfortable. She is very calm, loves to lie down to enjoy the sun. She gets along well with other dogs. Ideal for a first adoption.

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ATHENA , ( née le 1er novembre 2017) , à l’adoption pour Appel des lévriers. Athéna n’est que douceur , elle s’approche avec plaisir vers vous pour réclamer des caresses. C’est une galga qui , grâce a sa présence , met les autres chiens du paddock plus à l’aise. Elle est très calme , adore se poser pour profiter du soleil. Elle s’entend bien avec les autres chiens. Idéale pour une première adoption. Test chat non fait , peut être fait si demande d’adoption

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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷appel des levriers
Shelter
Appel des lévriers
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Bringing ATHENA home

What you'll need for ATHENA in week one.

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    €35–45
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    €8–12
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    €18–25
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About ATHENA

What life with ATHENA looks like

ATHENA is a senior galgo español dog waiting at Appel des lévriers in appel des levriers.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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 ATHENA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ATHENA?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Appel des lévriers 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 — Appel des lévriers 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 Appel des lévriers 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.
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