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Dalmatian · Female · Adult · 5 years

FIFI came from another shelter, where she didn't have the chance to find a family. She is a sweet dog when she feels safe, she adores cuddles, and is extremely greedy! She will need several meetings to feel at ease and to give her trust. She can be reactive if an unknown person gets too close or tries to manipulate or pet her. She would be sociable with some other animals of the same species but will need to be tested directly at the shelter. She doesn't appreciate cats, and will not be placed with children. The little one loves long walks and naps in a soft, cozy basket. Her weakness: the couch! She has learned that every time she returns from a walk, it feels good to lie down on the couch with her reference human. She will need to live in a house with a fenced-in yard.

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Fifi nous vient d’un autre refuge, où elle n’as pas eu la chance de trouver une famille. C'est une chienne adorable quand elle est en confiance, elle adore les câlins, et se montre très très gourmande ! Il lui faudra plusieurs rencontres pour se sentir à l’aise, et donner sa confiance. Elle peut se montrer réactive si un inconnu passe trop proche, ou tente de la manipuler / caresser. Elle serait sociable avec certains congénères mais ce sera à tester directement au refuge. Elle n’apprécie pas les chats, et ne sera pas placée en présence d’enfants. La nenette aime les grandes balades, ainsi que les siestes dans un panier bien moelleux. Son péché mignon : les canapés ! Elle a compris qu'a chaque retour de promenade, cela faisait du bien d'aller s'allonger dans le canapé avec son humain référent. Elle devra vivre en maison avec jardin clôturé.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Thionville
Shelter
SPA Thionville
Living with FIFI
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA Thionville · ThionvilleLearn about Dalmatian

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing FIFI home

What you'll need for FIFI 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 FIFI

What life with FIFI looks like

FIFI is a adult dalmatian dog waiting at SPA Thionville in Thionville.

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.

Thionville, 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 Thionville 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 Thionville 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 Thionville 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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