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Jimmy

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Adult · 8 years

Magnificent athlete seeks sporty family. Dislikes: cats. Gets along with other animals of the same species: depends on the situation. Accepts muzzle: no problem. Playful, powerful, joyful, very greedy and never turns down hugs. Student eager to learn: knows basic commands. Daily walks: to maintain his MMA champion physique. Dislikes: Having been confined since infancy, he hates his life at the shelter (as we understand it). Loves his aunts: his only ray of sunshine!

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Magnifique athlète recherche famille sportive. Déteste : les chats. Entente congénères : faut voir. Port de la muselière : l’accepte sans broncher. Toutou joueur, puissant, joyeux, très gourmand qui ne refuse jamais les câlins. Élève studieux : connaît les ordres de base. Balades : tous les jours pour garder ce physique de champion de MMA. Déteste : Enfermé depuis sa plus tendre enfance, il haït sa vie au refuge (comme nous le comprenons). Adore ses taties : son unique rayon de soleil !

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Piégon
Shelter
S.P.A Vauclusienne
Cared for by S.P.A Vauclusienne · PiégonLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier →
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Jimmy home

What you'll need for Jimmy 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

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    €20–35

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About Jimmy

What life with Jimmy looks like

Jimmy is a adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at S.P.A Vauclusienne in Piégon.

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.

Piégon, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jimmy, answered.

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