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GITANE

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Gitane is a magnificent Malinois cross brimming with life and affection. Despite the sad chapter of abandonment, this adorable female dog has lost none of her joy for living, and she is now looking for a family ready to give her the fresh start she deserves. Particularly lively and full of energy, Gitane is a force of nature who will thrive fully in an active household. She will make the ideal companion for sporty adopters or lovers of long walks, people able to channel her enthusiasm and share a bond built on activity and play.

FR·Show original

Gitane est une magnifique croisée malinoise qui déborde de vie et de tendresse. Malgré le triste chapitre de l'abandon, cette chienne adorable n'a rien perdu de sa joie de vivre et cherche désormais une famille prête à lui offrir le nouveau départ qu'elle mérite. Particulièrement vive et pleine d'énergie, Gitane est une force de la nature qui s'épanouira pleinement dans un foyer dynamique. Elle sera la compagne idéale pour des adoptants sportifs ou amateurs de grandes balades, capables de canaliser son enthousiasme et de partager avec elle une complicité faite d'action et de jeux.

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇫🇷Vichy

Shelter

SPA Vichy (Brugheas)

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing GITANE home

What you'll need for GITANE in week one.

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About GITANE

What life with GITANE looks like

GITANE is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

A young 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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Vichy, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting GITANE, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about GITANE?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Vichy (Brugheas) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw GITANE on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt GITANE if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Vichy (Brugheas) 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is GITANE 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 GITANE 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 Vichy (Brugheas) early rather than rehoming privately; they know GITANE 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.