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Gaius

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Gaius is a recently arrived medium-large dog at the shelter, and his behavior is currently being observed. Gaius is a male American Bully born in June 2025. He arrived at the shelter in July 2026. His identification number is 250268782144597. Gaius is not compatible with cats. He is a large dog and is not categorized. He is not suitable for households with young children, but is compatible with teenagers. Gaius' compatibility with other dogs has not been tested. Gaius lives in a house with a very well-fenced garden.

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Accueil Gaius Catégories : chien, moyen-grand DescriptionInformations complémentaires Gaius est arrivé récemment au refuge, son comportement est en cours d'observation. Informations complémentaires Sexe Mâle Origine Race reconnue Race American Bully Né en juin 2025 Date d'arrivée au refuge juillet 2026 Identification 250268782144597 Entente chats Non Taille Grand Catégorie Non catégorisé Enfants Pas d’enfants en bas âge, oui adolescent Entente chiens À tester Conditions de vie Maison avec jardin très bien clos Produits similaires Lolly Cuba Narvic

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
SPA de Loire Atlantique
Living with Gaius
  • ✕Good with kids
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Gaius home

What you'll need for Gaius in week one.

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About Gaius

What life with Gaius looks like

Gaius is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique in Nantes.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Nantes, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gaius, answered.

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