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Loca

American Staffordshire Terrier · Female · Adult · 5 years

Behaviors observed: Male compatibility: OK on walks. Female compatibility: OK on walks. Cat compatibility: No. Child compatibility: OK. Characteristics: Loca is a loving dog, very affectionate, very close to humans, she is full of tenderness and needs lots of petting. Her breed is unfortunately her handicap, as it is necessary to have a possession permit. A fenced yard will also reassure the mayor of your commune who will authorize her coming to his territory. Give her the canine codes for family life, she will fill you with joy. Must be the only dog in the household. Note: remember to offer her a pool for the summer.

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Comportements observés : Entente mâle :OK en ballade Entente femelle : OK en ballade Entente chats : Non Entente enfants : OK. Caractéristiques : LOCA est un amour de chien , très câline , très proche de l’humain , elle déborde de tendresse et de besoin de caresses . Sa race est hélas son handicap , car il est nécessaire d’avoir un permis de détention . Un terrain clos rassurera aussi le maire de votre commune qui autorisera sa venue sur son territoire . Redonner lui les codes canins de vie en famille , elle vous comblera de joie . Devra être la seule chienne/chien du foyer. NB : pensez à lui offrir une piscine pour l’été .

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Piégon
Shelter
S.P.A Vauclusienne
Living with Loca
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by S.P.A Vauclusienne · PiégonLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier →
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Loca home

What you'll need for Loca 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
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Loca

What life with Loca looks like

Loca is a adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at S.P.A Vauclusienne in Piégon.

An 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.

🇫🇷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.

Piégon, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Loca, answered.

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