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HAKA

Golden Retriever · Male · Senior · 9 years

HAKA is an independent little guy who loves walks and living a peaceful life. He would make a good guardian. He is affectionate and playful when he feels safe, and clean and well-behaved when left alone.

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Haka est un loulou indépendant, il aime les promenades et faire sa vie tranquille. Il sera bon gardien. Il se montre câlin et joueur quand il est en confiance, il est propre et sage en cas d’absence. Haka est un loulou indépendant, il aime les promenades et faire sa vie tranquille. Il sera bon gardien. Il se montre câlin et joueur quand il est en confiance, il est propre et sage en cas d’absence.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with HAKA
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Refuge Angoumois · AngoulêmeLearn about Golden Retriever →
More dogs in Angoulême →More dogs in France →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing HAKA home

What you'll need for HAKA in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 HAKA

What life with HAKA looks like

HAKA is a medium-sized senior golden retriever dog waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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.

Angoulême, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting HAKA, answered.

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