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Adopt GIA

Female · Adult · 7 years

GIA arrived with us from a pound, and we don't know her past. She's a sweet little one who was quite shy at first but very gentle. She'll need some patience to fully trust. She has a slight heart murmur that doesn't require treatment at the moment, but an annual check-up with the veterinarian will be necessary.

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Gia est arrivée chez nous en fourrière, nous ne connaissons donc pas son passé. C’est une louloute assez timide au départ mais très gentille. Elle aura besoin de patience pour accorder pleinement sa confiance. Ayant un léger souffle au cœur qui ne nécessite pas de traitement pour le moment, un contrôle annuel chez le vétérinaire sera nécessaire.

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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Pornic
Shelter
SPA Pornic
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Bringing GIA home

What you'll need for GIA in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About GIA

What life with GIA looks like

GIA is a adult dog waiting at SPA Pornic in Pornic.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting GIA, answered.

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