How do I contact the shelter about HESTIA?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA de Basse-Normandie handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw HESTIA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt HESTIA if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA de Basse-Normandie 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 HESTIA 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 HESTIA 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 Basse-Normandie early rather than rehoming privately; they know HESTIA 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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HESTIA

Labrador Retriever · Female · Young · 3 years

Female spayed X Labrador, born on 11/11/2022, microchipped 250268781090311 HESTIA arrived at the shelter in April 2024, following a withdrawal after a report of neglect... We rescued her in a alarming physical and psychological state. It took us time, a lot of patience and kindness to gain her trust and help her regain the missing weight... Adopted in October 2024, HESTIA unfortunately returned to the shelter a month later... Today, even though her past has left scars, HESTIA has made enormous progress. She is a dog who fights every day to move forward, and she proves it through all her positive developments. HESTIA is a very dynamic, lively dog, who will need an active family ready to fully integrate her into their daily life (no question of leaving the puppy in a corner). She will also need adopters with solid knowledge in canine behavior and training, as work remains to be done despite all the progress already made. HESTIA must be the only animal in the household. Bad experiences with other animals of the same species in her past have left marks. It is probably not irreversible, but it requires serious support, time and patience (HESTIA is an unclassified dog, confirmed by a breed diagnosis). She needs a family that will fully take into account her story, her needs and her incredible potential. If you would like to learn more about HESTIA, do not hesitate to contact us or come directly to the shelter!

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Femelle Stérilisée X Labrador Née le 11/11/2022 Pucée 250268781090311 Hestia est arrivée au refuge en avril 2024, suite à un retrait après signalement pour négligence...Nous l’avons récupérée dans un état physique et psychologique alarmant . Il nous a fallu du temps, beaucoup de patience et de bienveillance pour gagner sa confiance et lui permettre de reprendre les kilos manquants… Adoptée en octobre 2024, Hestia est malheureusement revenue au refuge un mois plus tard... Aujourd’hui, même si son passé a laissé des stigmates, Hestia a réalisé d’énormes progrès. C’est une chienne qui se bat chaque jour pour avancer, et elle nous le prouve par toutes ses évolutions positives Hestia est une chienne très dynamique, pleine de vie, qui aura besoin d’une famille active, prête à l’intégrer pleinement à son quotidien (pas question de laisser bébé dans un coin ).Il lui faudra également des adoptants ayant de solides connaissances en comportement canin et en éducation, car un travail reste à poursuivre malgré tout le chemin déjà parcouru. Hestia devra être le seul animal du foyer. Les mauvaises expériences avec ses congénères dans sa vie passée ont laissé des traces. Ce n’est sans doute pas irréversible, mais cela demande un accompagnement sérieux, du temps et de la patience (Hestia est une chienne non catégorisée, confirmée par une diagnose de race.) Elle a besoin d’une famille qui prendra pleinement en compte son histoire, ses besoins et son incroyable potentiel. Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur Hestia, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter ou à passer directement au refuge !Venez lui rendre visite et découvrez cette louloute pleine d’énergie et d’espoir –

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇫🇷Verson

Shelter

SPA de Basse-Normandie

Living with HESTIA

✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

Cared for by SPA de Basse-Normandie · Verson Learn about Labrador Retriever →

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing HESTIA home

What you'll need for HESTIA in week one.

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About HESTIA

What life with HESTIA looks like

HESTIA is a young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA de Basse-Normandie in Verson.

An 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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Verson, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting HESTIA, answered.

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