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Elmas

Female · Adult · 5 years

After giving her adorable puppies to good families, Elmas is now looking for a home where she can thrive. This beautiful large dog, typical of the Anatolian Shepherds, deserves a family that will appreciate her exceptional qualities. Knowing the breed of Anatolian Shepherds would be an advantage, as Elmas shows all the characteristics of a true protector and devoted companion. Although she is still in the adaptation period, her intelligence and sensitivity make her suitable for integrating into a new environment. We do not yet know how she gets along with other dogs or cats. What is certain is that she will do everything to gain the affection of her new family. Elmas is eagerly awaiting the taste of freedom. If you are ready to welcome this beautiful soul into your life, don't hesitate to come meet her by making an appointment!

FR·Show original

Après avoir confiée ses adorables petits à de bonnes familles, ELMAS cherche maintenant un foyer où elle pourra s'épanouir. Cette magnifique chienne de grand gabarit, typique des bergers d'Anatolie, mérite une famille qui saura apprécier ses qualités exceptionnelles. Connaître la race des bergers d’Anatolie serait un atout, car ELMAS présente toutes les caractéristiques d'un vrai protecteur et d’un compagnon dévoué. Bien qu'elle soit encore en période d'adaptation, son intelligence et sa sensibilité la rendent apte à s’intégrer à un nouvel environnement. Nous ne connaissons pas encore ses ententes avec les chiens ou les chats. Ce qui est certain, c'est qu'elle fera tout pour gagner l'affection de sa nouvelle famille. ELMAS attend avec impatience de goûter à la liberté. Si vous êtes prêt à accueillir cette belle âme dans votre vie, n'hésitez pas à venir faire sa connaissance en prenant rendez-vous !

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Piégon
Shelter
S.P.A Vauclusienne
Cared for by S.P.A Vauclusienne · Piégon
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Elmas home

What you'll need for Elmas 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 Elmas

What life with Elmas looks like

Elmas is a adult dog waiting at S.P.A Vauclusienne in Piégon.

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 Elmas, answered.

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