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American Staffordshire Terrier · Female · Young · 3 years

Name0, 5 years old, is a lovely and very affectionate dog towards humans. She seeks human contact and cuddles. On walks, she behaves well, and she is able to cross other dogs without targeting them or freezing. She also wears the muzzle without any problem. Name0 can live in an apartment: She is calm and composed, but attention: a home without other animals and without children is essential. Regarding health, Name0 has issues with her legs and will need only quiet walks. She does not play with balls: walks and sniffing odors are enough for her. An adopter who knows the breed and is aware of her needs related to her leg problems would be ideal. Name0 is very easy to handle during care. Cleanliness is not yet perfected after several years in the shelter, so it will be necessary to relearn this.

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Kira, 5 ans, est une chienne adorable et très attachante avec l’humain. Elle recherche le contact humain et les câlins. En promenade, elle se comporte bien, et elle est capable de croiser des chiens sans les cibler ou sans se figer. Elle porte aussi la muselière sans souci. Kira peut vivre en appartement : Elle est calme, posée, mais attention : un foyer sans autres animaux et sans enfants est indispensable Côté santé, Kira présente un problèmes aux pattes et aura besoin de balades tranquilles uniquement. Elle ne joue pas à la balle : des balades et renifler les odeurs lui suffisent. Un adoptant connaissant la race et conscient de ses besoins liés à ses problèmes de pattes serait idéal. Kira se laisse très bien manipuler lors des soins. La propreté n'est pas au point après quelques années de refuge, il sera nécessaire de reprendre cet apprentissage.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇧🇪Brussels
Shelter
SRPA Veeweyde Brussels
Living with Kira
  • Spayed
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SRPA Veeweyde Brussels · BrusselsLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Kira home

What you'll need for Kira 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 Kira

What life with Kira looks like

Kira is a medium-sized young adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at SRPA Veeweyde Brussels in Brussels.

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.

Note from the shelter: Leg problems requiring gentle walks only, needs house training, must wear muzzle, no other animals or children

🇧🇪Adopting from Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Kira, answered.

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