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Adopt BAYA

Female · Young · 2 years

BAYA arrived at our shelter not long ago, following a transfer from Romania. She is of a calm nature but knows how to show her little personality. She is sociable with humans and loves when someone takes care of her! She is sociable with other animals of the same species but does not appreciate rough play; she prefers to lead her quiet little life. Due to her past, BAYA does not appreciate a fellow animal of the same species trying to share her food bowl. We do not know her relationship with cats. BAYA is currently under examination because she has problems with her front paws; she will likely need surgery. She must live in a ground-floor house or apartment. We will avoid having young children around.

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Baya est arrivée au refuge il y a peu, à la suite d'un transfert venant de Roumanie. Elle est de nature calme, mais sait montrer son petit caractère. Sociable avec l’humain, elle adore qu’on prenne soin d’elle ! Elle se montre sociable avec ses congénères, mais n’appréciera pas les jeux brusques, elle préfère faire sa petite vie tranquille. Dû à son passif, Baya n’apprécie pas qu’un congénère tente de partager sa gamelle. Nous ne connaissons pas ses ententes avec les chats. Baya est en cours d’examen car elle a des problèmes aux pattes avants, elle devra probablement être opérée. Elle devra vivre en maison de plein pied ou en appartement au rez de chaussée. Nous éviterons les enfants en bas âge.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Thionville
Shelter
SPA Thionville
Living with BAYA
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA Thionville · Thionville

Listed 2 months 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About BAYA

What life with BAYA looks like

BAYA is a young adult dog waiting at SPA Thionville in Thionville.

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.

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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 Thionville 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 Thionville 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 Thionville 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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