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Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Female · Adult · 7 years

Kayna arrived at our shelter via the pound, having been found wandering. She was adopted twice, but unfortunately, the lady returned each time... She shows a great affinity for humans, is pleasant on walks, and is as cuddly as can be. Having experienced multiple abandonments, she will need time and gentleness to learn to be alone without panicking. She cannot live with other animals or with young children, but adolescents will not pose a problem. She can get along with some dogs on walks, but will not tolerate them indoors. Kayna being category 2, her future owners must possess the detention permit.

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Kayna était arrivée au refuge via la fourrière, car elle avait été trouvée errante. Elle a été adoptée à deux reprises, mais malheureusement la demoiselle est revenue à chaque fois... Elle se montre très proche de l'humain, agréable en promenade, câline au possible. Ayant subie plusieurs abandons, elle aura besoin de temps et de douceur pour apprendre à rester seule sans paniquer. Elle ne pourra pas vivre avec d'autres animaux, ni avec des jeunes enfants mais avec les adolescents ne poseront pas problème. Elle peut s'entendre avec certains chiens en promenade, mais ne les tolèrera pas en intérieur. Kayna étant de catégorie 2, ses futurs propriétaires devront posséder le permis de détention.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Thionville
Shelter
SPA Thionville
Living with Kayna
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA Thionville · ThionvilleLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Kayna home

What you'll need for Kayna 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

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    €20–35

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About Kayna

What life with Kayna looks like

Kayna is a adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at SPA Thionville in Thionville.

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 Kayna, answered.

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