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German Shepherd · Female · Young · 1 year

I am a young, lively, dynamic girl who is very close to humans. I love contact and shared moments, and I thrive fully in a present and attentive family. My gentleness and sociable nature allow me to live with children, even very young ones, with whom I will know how to be patient and affectionate. I generally get along well with other animals of the same species as well as with cats, which makes me an easy companion to integrate into a home already with other animals. However, my story has left me with a small particularity: I have had several operations on one leg due to a femoral neck fracture. Today, this is part of me and must be taken into account in my daily life. I need an environment where my activities will be adapted, without excess, while allowing me to enjoy life at my own pace. Like any young dog, I still have a lot to learn. My education is still to be built with kindness, patience, and tenderness. With the right people by my side, I will become a balanced, faithful, and deeply affectionate dog.

Read original (fr)

Je suis une jeune louloute pleine de vie, dynamique et très proche de l’Homme. J’adore le contact, les moments partagés et je m’épanouis pleinement au sein d’une famille présente et attentionnée. Ma douceur et mon tempérament sociable me permettent de pouvoir vivre avec des enfants, même en bas âge, avec qui je saurai me montrer patiente et affectueuse. Je m’entends généralement bien avec mes congénères ainsi qu’avec les chats, ce qui fait de moi une compagne plutôt facile à intégrer dans un foyer déjà composé d’animaux. Mon histoire m’a cependant laissée avec une petite particularité : j’ai subi plusieurs interventions à une patte suite à une fracture du col du fémur. Aujourd’hui, cela fait partie de moi et devra être pris en compte dans mon quotidien. J’ai besoin d’un environnement où mes activités seront adaptées, sans excès, tout en me permettant de profiter de la vie à mon rythme. Comme tout jeune chien, j’ai encore beaucoup à apprendre. Mon éducation reste à construire avec bienveillance, patience et douceur. Avec les bonnes personnes à mes côtés, je deviendrai une chienne équilibrée, fidèle et profondément attachante.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Besançon
Living with Maya
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA de Besançon · FranceLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Maya home

What you'll need for Maya 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 Maya

What life with Maya looks like

Maya is a young adult german shepherd dog waiting at SPA de Besançon in France.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Maya, answered.

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