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Adopt DJINKO

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

DJINKO arrived at our shelter after a transfer from a pound, with no known background, no familiar sights, and no story to tell. Yet, behind this uncertain start to life lies a deeply endearing young dog, attentive and very close to humans. He finds a bit of comfort in long walks, when he can finally sniff, explore, and frolic freely in the grass, far from the bars. DJINKO will need to be the only animal in the household, in order to give and receive all the attention he deserves. Today, he waits… for an outstretched hand, a kind look, a family ready to offer the stability and love he has so desperately missed. Come meet him, he’s waiting.

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Djinko est arrivé au refuge après un transfert de fourrière, sans passé connu, sans repères, sans histoire à raconter. Pourtant, derrière ce début de vie incertain se cache un jeune chien profondément attachant, attentif et très proche de l’humain. Il trouve un peu de réconfort dans les grandes balades, lorsqu’il peut enfin renifler, explorer et gambader librement dans les herbes, loin des barreaux. Djinko aura besoin d’être le seul animal du foyer, afin de pouvoir offrir et recevoir toute l’attention qu’il mérite. Aujourd’hui, il attend… une main tendue, un regard bienveillant, une famille prête à lui offrir la stabilité et l’amour qui lui ont tant manqué. Venez le rencontrer, il vous attend.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Laon
Shelter
SPA Laon
Living with DJINKO
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing DJINKO home

What you'll need for DJINKO 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 DJINKO

What life with DJINKO looks like

DJINKO is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Laon in Laon.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs to be the only animal in the household

🇫🇷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 DJINKO, answered.

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