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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Irocky Male Born in March 2013 American Staff Click on the image for more information Description Description Arrived and returned to the shelter, after 8 years of adoption, due to the incarceration of his owner. Rocky is still a lively and dynamic dog for his age. Affectionate, friendly and playful, he has a basic education. He is looking for a kind and dynamic adopter, to regain a family life and walks in the countryside. Rocky is a classified dog and is therefore subject to the legislation for so-called dangerous dogs. Additional information Arrival date at the shelter: February 2024 Identification: to be filled in (microchipped) Can live with cats: no Can live with other dogs: yes Can live with children: yes, with usual precautions Desired living conditions:

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Irocky Mâle Né en mars 2013 American Staff Cliquez sur l'image pour obtenir davantage d'informations Description Description Arrivé est de retour au refuge, après 8 ans d'adoption, suité à l'incarcération de son propriétaire. Rocky est un chien encore bien vif et dynamique pour son âge. Affectueux, sympa et joueur, qui possède une base d'éducation. Il recherche un adoptant bienveillant et dynamique, pour retrouver une vie de famille et des balades dans la campagne. Rocky est un chien de catégorie et est donc soumis à la législation des chiens dits dangereux. Informations complémentaires Date d'arrivée au refuge : février 2024Identification : à renseigné (pucé) Peut vivre avec des chats : nonPeut vivre avec d'autres chiens : ouiPeut vivre avec des enfants : oui, avec les précautions habituellesConditions de vie souhaitées : en maison, jardin clos

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
SPA de Loire Atlantique
Living with Irocky
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Irocky home

What you'll need for Irocky in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    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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About Irocky

What life with Irocky looks like

Irocky is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique in Nantes.

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 Irocky, answered.

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