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Elya

Mixed Breed Β· Female Β· Adult Β· 4 years

Our little Elya was abandoned in the garden of a house with her two sisters and her mother Elvira, who was kept on a leash πŸ™ Fortunately, a neighbor fed them and called Alina to come and pick them up. They arrived at the shelter in January 2022, and only Elya and Elma are still available for adoption. Elya is a nice little dog, quite shy, and will need time to gain confidence.

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Notre petite Elya a Γ©tΓ© abandonnΓ©e dans le jardin d’une maison avec ses 2 soeurs et sa maman Elvira maintenue Γ  l’attache πŸ™ Heureusement un voisin les a nourri et a appelΓ© Alina pour qu’elle vienne les rΓ©cupΓ©rer. Elles sont arrivΓ©es en janvier 2022 au refuge et seules Elya et Elma sont toujours Γ  l’adoption. Elya est une gentille petite louloute, assez craintive, il lui faudra du temps pour prendre confiance. Voir l’album

Size
Medium
Age
Adult Β· 4 years
Location
πŸ‡«πŸ‡·France
Shelter
Refuge d
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Bringing Elya home

What you'll need for Elya in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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
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    Legal Β· EU

    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
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade β€” rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    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 Elya

What life with Elya looks like

Elya is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Refuge d in France.

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" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡«πŸ‡·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 Elya, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Elya?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Refuge d handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Elya on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Elya if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Refuge d 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 Elya 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Elya isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Refuge d early rather than rehoming privately; they know Elya 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 β€” 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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