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Adopt KIWI

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Our handsome and imposing KIWI has arrived from another shelter. He's a sensitive little guy who may have some fears. Once he's given you his trust, he'll show his best side: affectionate, playful, and cuddly. KIWI is looking for a patient and consistent adopter who can gently bring him the structure he needs to feel at ease in his new home. Since KIWI doesn't handle frustration well, he gets easily excited, so he'll be placed without children. He must be the only animal in the household. Come meet him soon! We invite you to fill out the commitment and knowledge form before visiting him at the shelter. All adoptions must be preceded by an introduction at the shelter to all members of the household. This animal is not suitable for homes with young children.

Read original (fr)

Notre beau Kiwi nous arrive d'un autre refuge. C'est un loulou qui n’a malheureusement jamais attirer de regards, cela fait donc maintenant 7ans qu’il attend… Et pourtant c’est un chien calme, câlin, joueur, affectueux et fan de grandes balades! Kiwi recherche un adoptant patient et cohérent qui lui permettra de réapprendre ce que c’est que la vie de famille après toutes ces années seul en box. Alors, s’il vous fait fondre autant que nous, venez vite le rencontrer ! Nous vous invitons à remplir le certificat d'engagement et de connaissance avant de venir à sa rencontre au refuge. Toutes les adoptions doivent être précédées d’une présentation en refuge à l’ensemble des membres du foyer.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Pornic
Shelter
SPA Pornic
Living with KIWI
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing KIWI home

What you'll need for KIWI 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About KIWI

What life with KIWI looks like

KIWI is a large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Struggles with frustration management and gets overly excited. Requires patient, consistent owner.

🇫🇷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 KIWI, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about KIWI?
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 KIWI on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt KIWI 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 KIWI 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 KIWI 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 KIWI 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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