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Chihuahua · Male · Senior · 10 years

This Chihuahua's love arrived at the pound abandoned in a vacant lot. GROOTY is an old Chihuahua with heart problems, a treatment is in place, is probably incontinent, has arthritis and is blind (he sees shadows) but GROOTY is especially cute and just wants to spend his remaining days with a loving person who will know how to take care of him and give him the security and love of a home.

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Cet amour de Chihuahua est arrivé en fourrière abandonné dans un terrain vague. Grooty est un Chihuahua âgé qui a des problèmes cardiaques, un traitement est mis en place, est probablement incontinent, a de l'arthrose et est aveugle (il voit des ombres) mais Grooty est surtout mignon et ne demande qu'à finir ses jours auprès d'une personne aimante qui saura prendre soin de lui et lui apporter la sécurité et l'amour d'un foyer.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Ajaccio
Shelter
Maison SPA)
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Bringing GROOTY home

What you'll need for GROOTY 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 GROOTY

What life with GROOTY looks like

GROOTY is a senior chihuahua dog waiting at Maison SPA) in Ajaccio.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting GROOTY, answered.

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