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Bandit

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 14 years

Bandit Male Born in May 2012 Cursinu Click on the image for more information Description Description Bandit is at the shelter because his owner has serious health issues and can no longer take care of him. Behind his rather robust appearance, Bandit is a very sensitive and emotional dog: he needs a reassuring and safe environment. He is a rather calm dog who is very close to people and shows a lot of affection. Bandit is a one-person dog, affectionate, attached, calm but still energetic for his age and loves water. However, he becomes very protective and exclusive of his human and does not want to share. He has many good qualities but his character requires vigilance and respecting his comfort space. Therefore, he is looking for a single adopter, ready to commit to him and respect his needs. Energetic for daily walks but not too intense as Bandit suffers from arthritis. Capable of handling him to improve his socialization and taking all necessary precautions in daily life. Additional information Arrival date at the shelter: December 2020 Identification: 250269604508881 Can live with cats: yes Can live with other dogs: yes Can live with children: no Preferred living conditions:

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Bandit Mâle Né en mai 2012 Cursinu Cliquez sur l'image pour obtenir davantage d'informations Description Description Bandit se retrouve au refuge car son propriétaire a de graves soucis de santé et ne peut plus s'en occuper. Derrière son apparence plutôt robuste, bandit est un chien très sensible et émotif : il devra bénéficier d'un environnement rassurant et sécurisant. C'est un chien plutôt calme qui est très proche des humains et se montre très affectueux. Bandit est le chien d'un seul maître, affectueux, attachant, calme mais encore dynamique pour son âge et adore l'eau. Seulement, il devient très ptotecteur et exclusif de son humain et ne veut pas partager. Il a de belles qualités mais son caractère nécessite de la vigilance et respecter son espace de confort. Il recherche donc un adoptant unique, prêt à s'engager auprès de lui et respecter ses besoins. Dynamique pour des balades journalières mais pas trop intense car Bandit souffre d'arthrose. Dans la capacité de le gérer pour approfondir sa socialisation et prendre toutes les précautions nécessaires dans la vie de tous les jours. Informations complémentaires Date d'arrivée au refuge : décembre 2020 Identification : 250269604508881 Peut vivre avec des chats : oui Peut vivre avec d'autres chiens : oui Peut vivre avec des enfants : non Conditions de vie souhaitées : en maison

Size

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Age

Senior · 14 years

Location

🇫🇷Nantes

Shelter

SPA de Loire Atlantique

Living with Bandit

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Bandit

What life with Bandit looks like

Bandit is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique in Nantes.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bandit, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bandit?: 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 Bandit on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bandit 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Bandit 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 Bandit 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 Bandit 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.