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Laïka

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 11 years

Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier | Gender: Female | Age: November 1, 2015 | Color: White and blue | Tattoo: Yes | Vaccination: Yes | Spaying/Neutering: Yes | Date of Entry into Shelter: March 24, 2025. Laika is pure sweetness itself—and will be an excellent companion for life.

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Race : American Staffordshire Terrier | Sexe : Femelle | Âge : 01 novembre 2015 | Couleur : Blanche et bleu | Tatouage : Oui | Vaccination : Oui | Stérilisation : Oui | Entrée au refuge : 24 mars 2025. Laika est la douceur même ! et sera une excellente compagne de vie.

Size
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Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇫🇷Lorient
Shelter
SPA Lorient
Living with Laïka
  • ✓Vaccinated
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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Laïka home

What you'll need for Laïka 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
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Laïka

What life with Laïka looks like

Laïka is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Lorient in Lorient.

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.

Lorient, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Laïka, answered.

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