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German Shepherd · Female · Senior · 10 years

ADOPTION FEES REDUCED Even though she appears scruffy through the bars, LIKA is gentle, affectionate, and playful. She makes a good guardian, but has a calm, gentle temperament and doesn't pull on a leash. She will need to live in the countryside. ADOPTION FEES REDUCED Even though she appears scruffy through the bars, LIKA is gentle, affectionate, and playful. She makes a good guardian, but has a calm, gentle temperament and doesn't pull on a leash. She will need to live in the countryside.

Read original (fr)

FRAIS D’ADOPTION REDUITS Même si elle se présente mal à travers les barreaux, Lika est gentille, câlin, joueuse. Elle est bonne gardienne, mais à un tempérament calme, douce et elle ne tire pas en balade. Elle devra vivre à la campagne. FRAIS D’ADOPTION REDUITS Même si elle se présente mal à travers les barreaux, Lika est gentille, câlin, joueuse. Elle est bonne gardienne, mais à un tempérament calme, douce et elle ne tire pas en balade. Elle devra vivre à la campagne.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with LIKA
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Refuge Angoumois · AngoulêmeLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing LIKA home

What you'll need for LIKA 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 LIKA

What life with LIKA looks like

LIKA is a large senior german shepherd dog waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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 LIKA, answered.

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