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Caramel

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Female Born in March 2018 Boxer-Staff mix Description Arrived at the shelter by court order, Caramel has a rather troubled history... Despite this, she is a dog very close to humans, with a basic education, energetic, playful and affectionate. We will remain vigilant regarding her placement, due to her past. Caramel will need a calm and serene environment in an appropriate family setting. Additional information Arrival date at the shelter: September 2023 Identification: to be specified Can live with cats: To test Can live with other dogs: Males yes, females no Can live with children: No Preferred living conditions:

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Accueil Caramel Croisée Boxer-Staff, Femelle, née en mars 2018 Catégorie : Adoptés DescriptionInformations complémentaires Arrivée au refuge sur réquisition, Caramel a un passif assez chargé… Malgré tout, c’est une chienne très proche de l’humain, avec une base d’éducation, dynamique, joueuse et affectueuse. Nous resterons vigilants sur son placement, suite à son passé. Caramel aura besoin d’un environnement calme et serein, dans un cadre familial adapté. Informations complémentaires Sexe Femelle Origine Croisé Race Boxer, American Staffordshire Terrier Né en mars 2018 Date d'arrivée au refuge septembre 2023 Identification à renseigner Conditions de vie Maison avec jardin indispensable Énergie Entente chats À tester Entente chiens Compatible avec les mâles selon présentations Enfants Pas d’enfants en bas âge, oui adolescent Produits similaires Palma Hannibal Kinoutte

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Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
SPA de Loire Atlantique
Living with Caramel
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Bringing Caramel home

What you'll need for Caramel in week one.

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    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

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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

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

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Caramel

What life with Caramel looks like

Caramel is a adult dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique in Nantes.

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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Caramel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Caramel?
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 Caramel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Caramel 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 Caramel 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 Caramel 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 Caramel 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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