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Athéna

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Athena - Female American Staffordshire Terrier, medium-large breed, born in July 2023, arrived at the shelter in March 2026. She is a Category 2 dog, suitable for a home with a well-fenced garden. She is sensitive and emotional, and her compatibility with cats, dogs, and children is unknown. Similar products include Swing Prince and Lolly.

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Accueil Athéna Catégories : chien, moyen-grand DescriptionInformations complémentaires Informations complémentaires Sexe Femelle Origine Race reconnue Race American Staffordshire Terrier Catégorie Catégorie 2 Né en juillet 2023 Date d'arrivée au refuge mars 2026 Identification 250269300307755 Conditions de vie Maison avec jardin très bien clos Énergie Sensible, émotif Entente chats À tester Entente chiens À tester Enfants Pas d'enfant Produits similaires Princesse Strudel Monsieur

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
SPA de Loire Atlantique
Living with Athéna
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA de Loire Atlantique · NantesLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 3 weeks 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 young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique in Nantes.

An young 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.

Nantes, France — browse more dogs in France.

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. SPA de Loire Atlantique 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 — SPA de Loire Atlantique 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 SPA de Loire Atlantique 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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