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Baya

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

Home Baya, female, born in June 2015 Category: Adopted DescriptionAdditional Information Baya is a sweet-hearted kitten whose journey has been marked by significant emotional vulnerability. She arrived at the shelter following the death of her owner, leaving her without any remaining points of reference—this loss only intensified an already highly anxious nature that had existed long before this sad event. Despite her deep-seated anxiety, Baya is a very affectionate little cat who desperately seeks comfort and human presence to calm herself down. In terms of health, she suffers from allergies for which a new treatment is currently being tested. Her chronic anxiety, combined with her skin issues, manifests as excessive licking that can lead to sores, particularly on her belly. She will need a home that is especially stable and peaceful—a home capable of providing the security she has always lacked, enabling her finally to stabilize her stress and skin problems. Placement in a house or apartment is possible. Additional Information Gender Female Origin Breed European Born June 2015 Date of arrival at the shelter February 2026 Identification 250269812184540 Living Conditions Apartment possible Energy Gets along with cats No Gets along with dogs Does not get along with other dogs Children Yes Similar products Kinoutte New Delhi Pogo

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Accueil Baya Femelle, née en juin 2015 Catégorie : Adoptés DescriptionInformations complémentaires Baya est une minette au cœur tendre dont le parcours est marqué par une grande fragilité émotionnelle. Arrivée au refuge suite au décès de son propriétaire, elle a perdu ses derniers repères, ce qui a accentué une nature déjà très anxieuse bien avant ce triste événement. Malgré cette inquiétude profonde, Baya est une petite chatte très câline qui cherche désespérément le réconfort et la présence humaine pour s'apaiser. Sur le plan de la santé, elle souffre d'allergies pour lesquelles un nouveau traitement est actuellement à l'essai. Son anxiété chronique, couplée à ses soucis dermatologiques, se manifeste par un léchage excessif pouvant provoquer des plaies, principalement au niveau du ventre. Elle aura besoin d'un foyer particulièrement stable et calme, capable de lui offrir la sécurité dont elle a toujours manqué pour enfin stabiliser son stress et ses problèmes de peau. Placement maison ou appartement. Informations complémentaires Sexe Femelle Origine Race Européen Né en juin 2015 Date d'arrivée au refuge février 2026 Identification 250269812184540 Conditions de vie Appartement possible Énergie Entente chats Non Entente chiens Ne s'entend pas avec les autres chiens Enfants Oui Produits similaires Tayz Hélios Ulysse

Size
Age
Puppy
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
SPA de Loire Atlantique
Living with Baya
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by SPA de Loire Atlantique · NantesLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Baya home

What you'll need for Baya in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Baya

What life with Baya looks like

Baya is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique in Nantes.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇫🇷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 Baya, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Baya?
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 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 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 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 de Loire Atlantique 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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