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Baya

Australian Shepherd · Female · 9 months

Baya - Australian Shepherd - 9 months Mini Aussie, maxi personality... and a little heart that deserves a chance! 💛🐾 At 9 months old, Baya is a small Australian Shepherd who has already started her life with a funny detour... From a breeding, she was not ultimately destined for reproduction. So today, it's up to us to write another story for her. A story where she will not be chosen for her size, appearance or what she can bring, but simply for the wonderful little dog she is. ❤️ But beware, behind her pretty face is a significant pathology: Baya has a megaesophagus. Behind this complicated word is a reality that requires daily adaptations. Her meals must be organized in a special way, with an adapted installation to help her eat, time, surveillance and regular veterinary follow-up. Regurgitations can lead to serious complications. Adopting Baya is not just about giving in to two little ears and a cute look. It's also about accepting her particularities, learning about her pathology, being ready to adapt your daily routine and assume the veterinary costs that may result from it. But a medical particularity does not sum up a life. And Baya deserves so much more than a label. 🥹💕 Like any young Australian Shepherd, she will also need a family ready to accompany her in her learning, to offer her adapted activities, presence, patience and a benevolent education. A family that will teach her the world without asking her to grow up too fast. Agreement: 🐶 Dog: Ok on presentation 🐱 Cat: Ok 👶 Child: Ok 📝 Education contract required 📍 SPA ANNECY MARLIOZ

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🩷 BAYA - Berger Australien - 9 mois Mini Aussie, maxi personnalité… et un petit cœur qui mérite sa chance ! 💛🐾 Du haut de ses 9 mois, Baya est une petite Berger Australien qui a déjà commencé sa vie par un drôle de détour… Issue d’un élevage, elle n’était finalement pas destinée à la reproduction. Alors aujourd’hui, c’est à nous de lui écrire une autre histoire. Une histoire où elle ne sera pas choisie pour sa taille, son apparence ou ce qu’elle peut apporter, mais simplement pour la merveilleuse petite chienne qu’elle est. ❤️ Mais attention, derrière sa jolie frimousse se cache une pathologie importante : Baya a un mega œsophage. Derrière ce mot un peu compliqué se cache une réalité qui demande des adaptations au quotidien. Ses repas doivent être organisés d’une manière particulière, avec une installation adaptée pour l’aider à manger, du temps, de la surveillance et un suivi vétérinaire régulier. Les régurgitations peuvent notamment entraîner des complications sérieuses. Adopter Baya, ce n’est donc pas seulement craquer devant deux petites oreilles et un regard attendrissant. C’est aussi accepter ses particularités, s’informer sur sa pathologie, être prêt à adapter son quotidien et à assumer les frais vétérinaires qui peuvent en découler. Mais une particularité médicale ne résume pas une vie. Et Baya mérite tellement plus qu’une étiquette. 🥹💕 Comme toute jeune Berger Australien, elle aura également besoin d’une famille prête à l’accompagner dans ses apprentissages, à lui offrir des activités adaptées, de la présence, de la patience et une éducation bienveillante. Une famille qui saura lui apprendre le monde sans lui demander de grandir trop vite. Entente : 🐶Chien : Ok sur présentation 🐱 Chat : Ok 👶 Enfant : Ok 📝 Contrat éducation obligatoire 📍SPA ANNECY MARLIOZ

Size
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Age
9 months
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA d'Annecy Marlioz
Living with Baya
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by SPA d'Annecy Marlioz · FranceLearn about Australian Shepherd →

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Baya home

What you'll need for Baya 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 Baya

What life with Baya looks like

Baya is an adult australian shepherd dog waiting at SPA d'Annecy Marlioz in France.

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

France, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Baya, answered.

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