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« Fifi » est une jeune chienne débordante d’énergie ! Lorsqu’elle ne connaît pas, elle peut se montrer assez indépendante. Pourtant, une fois en confiance, elle sait se montrer proche de l’humain et câline. Avec son enthousiasme naturel, elle a parfois tendance à sauter sur les gens. Ce point sera à travailler pour l’aider à devenir une louloute plus posée et « polie » lors des rencontres. Son principal défaut est sa réactivité envers ses congénères. Un travail de désensibilisation sera à entreprendre en priorité accompagné d’un éducateur canin. Tout au long de sa sociabilisation, les sorties et balades devront se faire en laisse ou longe avec muselière pour la faire évoluer en sécurité. Fifi recherchera donc un foyer sans autres chiens ni chats. Dynamique, elle a tendance à tirer en laisse et aura besoin de dépenses quotidiennes suffisantes tant physiques que mentales pour trouver son équilibre. S’il y a des enfants dans le foyer, nous recommandons qu’il s’agisse plutôt d’adolescents. Fifi aura besoin d’un adoptant qui pourra s’investir pleinement et avec sérieux dans son éducation et sa sociabilisation aux congénères. Une rencontre préalable avec l’un de nos éducateurs sera d’ailleurs nécessaire avant l’adoption afin de mieux la découvrir et de prendre connaissance du travail qu’il reste à accomplir. Pour pouvoir adopter Fifi, il faudra avoir une attestation d’aptitude chiens de catégories ainsi qu’une assurance responsabilité civile.

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Age
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Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest (SPA 33)
Living with Fifi
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest (SPA 33) · France

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Fifi home

What you'll need for Fifi in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Fifi

What life with Fifi looks like

Fifi is a adult dog waiting at SPA de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest (SPA 33) 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" — 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.

France, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Fifi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Fifi?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest (SPA 33) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Fifi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Fifi if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest (SPA 33) 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 Fifi 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 Fifi 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 Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest (SPA 33) early rather than rehoming privately; they know Fifi 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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