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Adopt LAIKA CHAO

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 13 years

Laïka and Rick have just been abandoned at our shelter after 9 years of adoption due to a change in family circumstances. Laïka and Rick have trouble tolerating long absences. They can live in a house with a maximum of 7 hours of absence or in an apartment without any absence. Due to their age, we will avoid a home accessible only by stairs. She knows children and gets along with dogs, provided a meeting. Medical exams are in progress. We do not know her compatibility with cats. If you wish to do a very beautiful rescue, do not hesitate to come meet them at our shelter!

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Laïka et Rick viennent d'être abandonnés au refuge après 9 ans d'adoption suite à un changement de situation familiale. Laïka et Rick ont du mal à tolérer des longues absences. Ils pourront vivre en maison avec maximum 7h d'absence ou en appartement sans absence. Du fait de leur âge nous éviterons un logement accessible uniquement par des escaliers. Elle connait les enfants et s'entend avec les chiens sous réserve d'une présentation. Des examens médicaux sont en cours. Nous ne connaissons pas ses ententes avec les chats. Si vous souhaitez faire un très beau sauvetage, n'hésitez pas à venir les rencontrer au refuge!

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇫🇷Chamarande
Shelter
SPA Chamarande
Living with LAIKA CHAO
  • Good with kids
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Bringing LAIKA CHAO home

What you'll need for LAIKA CHAO in week one.

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    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    €8–12
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    €18–25
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About LAIKA CHAO

What life with LAIKA CHAO looks like

LAIKA CHAO is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Chamarande in Chamarande.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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 LAIKA CHAO, answered.

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