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GAIA VAA

Shar Pei · Female · Senior · 10 years

SOS POUR GAÏA La douce Gaïa est une gentille louloute qui n'a pas eu la vie facile. Elle vivait dans un enclos extérieur de 6m² jamais nettoyé. Elle a été utilisée comme femelle reproductrice et ses oreilles ont été sauvagement coupées. Cette chouette fifille au grand cœur n'en tient pas rigueur à l'humain et est très avenante avec l'ensemble de l'équipe ! Nous recherchons à Gaia une famille au plus vite ! Nous avons découvert de nombreuses métastases dans son thorax, et elle est malheureusement condamnée… Gaïa pourra partager son foyer avec des enfants, c’est une chienne adorable ! En revanche, elle ne pourra pas vivre avec d’autres animaux. Elle ne mérite pas de finir sa vie en refuge, venez vite la rencontrer !

Size
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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Vaux-le-Pénil
Shelter
SPA Vaux-le-Pénil
Living with GAIA VAA
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing GAIA VAA home

What you'll need for GAIA VAA in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About GAIA VAA

What life with GAIA VAA looks like

GAIA VAA is a senior shar pei dog waiting at SPA Vaux-le-Pénil in Vaux-le-Pénil.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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.

Vaux-le-Pénil, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting GAIA VAA, answered.

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