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MAXOU

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Young · 3 years

MAXOU is a gentle pup who approaches easily. He can live with respectful children, female animals of the same species on a case-by-case basis, but not with cats. He has never lived in a home. MAXOU is a gentle pup who approaches easily. He can live with respectful children, female animals of the same species on a case-by-case basis, but not with cats. He has never lived in a home.

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Maxou est un gentil loulou qui vient au contact facilement. Il pourra vivre avec des enfants respectueux, des congénères femelles au cas par cas mais ne pourra pas vivre avec des chats. Il n’a jamais vécu en maison. Maxou est un gentil loulou qui vient au contact facilement. Il pourra vivre avec des enfants respectueux, des congénères femelles au cas par cas mais ne pourra pas vivre avec des chats. Il n’a jamais vécu en maison.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with MAXOU
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Refuge Angoumois · AngoulêmeLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier →
More dogs in Angoulême →More dogs in France →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing MAXOU home

What you'll need for MAXOU in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 MAXOU

What life with MAXOU looks like

MAXOU is a medium-sized young adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

An young 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.

Angoulême, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting MAXOU, answered.

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