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Deija

Female · Adult · 6 years

Deija is a calm, independent, gentle, and peaceful dog. She can be a bit shy, especially around men. She will need time and gentleness to gain confidence and feel fully at ease. Approximate and ideal home: We are looking for a home without children for Deija, ideally in the countryside, in a house with a large outdoor space or a farm. A calm environment would allow her to flourish serenely, at her own pace. Required experience: Deija will not be suitable as a first dog. She will need patient, caring people who listen to her needs and enjoy outdoor life without an intense pace or level of activity. Compatibility: Deija gets along well with her peers. If she were to join a home where a dog already lives, that dog must be calm to promote harmonious cohabitation. She also gets along with cats. Special needs: Her coat requires regular maintenance. Frequent brushing sessions will be necessary to keep it healthy and comfortable. If you think you can offer her the peaceful life she deserves, we would be happy to meet you! If you are interested, please fill out the online form "request - interest in adopting a dog". If the criteria explicitly required in the dog presentation texts are not respected, no further action will be taken on the adoption request. Please also read our placement philosophy. SPA-FribourgLes Maupas 11473 Font Tel 75LU - VE from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This email address is protected from spam bots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Personnalité :Deija est une chienne au tempérament calme, indépendante, tendre et très paisible. Elle peut se montrer un peu timide, particulièrement avec les hommes. Elle aura donc besoin de temps et de douceur pour prendre confiance et se sentir pleinement à l’aise. Env. et foyer idéal : Nous recherchons pour Deija un foyer sans enfants, idéalement à la campagne, dans une maison avec un grand espace extérieur ou une ferme. Un environnement calme lui permettrait de s’épanouir sereinement, à son propre rythme. Expérience requise : Deija ne conviendra pas comme premier chien. Elle aura besoin de personnes patientes, bienveillantes et à l’écoute de ses besoins, qui aiment profiter de la vie en extérieur sans pour autant avoir un rythme ou un niveau d’activité trop intense. Compatibilité : Deija s’entend bien avec ses congénères. Si elle devait rejoindre un foyer où vit déjà un chien, celui-ci devra être calme afin de favoriser une cohabitation harmonieuse. Elle s’entend également avec les chats. Besoins particuliers : Son poil nécessite un entretien régulier. Des séances de brossage fréquentes seront donc nécessaires pour le maintenir en bonne santé et lui permettre de rester confortable. Si vous pensez pouvoir lui offrir la belle vie sereine qu’elle mérite, nous serons ravis de vous rencontrer ! En cas d’intérêt, merci de compléter le formulaire on-line « demande - intérêt pour l’adoption d’un chien ». Si les critères explicitement exigés dans les textes de présentation des chiens ne sont pas respectés, aucune suite ne sera donnée à la demande d'adoption. Veuillez également lire notre philosophie de placement. SPA-FribourgLes Maupas 11473 Font Tél 75LU - VE de 08h30 à 11h30 Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇨🇭Font
Shelter
SPA Fribourg
Living with Deija
  • Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Fribourg · Font

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Deija home

What you'll need for Deija 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 Deija

What life with Deija looks like

Deija is a large adult dog waiting at SPA Fribourg in Font.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Deija, answered.

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