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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

JODY arrived following a transfer from another shelter. The beautiful girl can be a bit wary at first, but with kindness, she reveals herself to be a sensitive dog, very close to humans and in need of lots of cuddles. JODY may have a bit of difficulty managing her emotions, can be rough, and will not do well with children. She will need a family capable of continuing her education with consistency and kindness. She unfortunately has double hip dysplasia, but this does not prevent her from enjoying long walks, just no intense sports, and will need to have access to a ground-floor space to avoid too many stairs. JODY is not at ease with other animals of the same species, nor with feline companions and will therefore need to be the only animal in her home. Very affectionate and loving, JODY deserves to find her forever family. We invite you to fill out the commitment and knowledge form. The entire household must be present.

Read original (fr)

Jody est arrivée suite au transfert d'un autre refuge. La belle peut se montrer un peu méfiante de prime abord, mais avec bienveillance, elle se révèle une chienne sensible, très proche de l'humain et en demande de câlins. Jody peu avoir un peu de mal à gérer ses émotions, se montre brute et ne pourra pas vivre avec des enfants. Elle aura besoin d'une famille capable de poursuivre son éducation avec cohérence et bienveillance. Elle a malheureusement une double dysplasie sans que cela n'empêche pas de profiter de longues balades, mais sans sport intensif et devra bénéficier d'un espace au rez-de-chaussée afin d'éviter des marches. Jody n'est pas à l'aise avec ses congénères, ni les compagnons félins et devra donc être le seul animal de son foyer. Très câline et affectueuse, Jody mérite de trouver sa famille pour la vie. Nous vous invitons à remplir le certificat d'engagement et de connaissance. L'ensemble du foyer doit être présent.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Pornic
Shelter
SPA Pornic
Living with JODY
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Bringing JODY home

What you'll need for JODY 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
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    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 JODY

What life with JODY looks like

JODY is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Pornic in Pornic.

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.

Note from the shelter: Double hip dysplasia - needs ground floor living, no stairs, no intensive exercise, long walks okay

🇫🇷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 JODY, answered.

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