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American Staffordshire Terrier · Female · Senior · 9 years

NAWAK is a lovely little one very affectionate and endearing. She spent the last 8 years in a shelter, an environment that made her wary of unknown people. Her behavioral assessment places her at 2/4, but the beautiful one learns quickly and bonds with humans just as fast. Once she feels safe, she shows herself to be playful, cuddly, and full of energy! Being a pure American Staffordshire, NAWAK is a category 2 dog. A term that may sound scary, but it primarily means obtaining a pet license from an authorized professional and wearing a muzzle in public. NAWAK dreams of finally meeting a family that will take care of her until the end of her life. Don't hesitate to meet this little ray of sunshine!

Read original (fr)

Nawak est une jolie louloute très affectueuse et attachante. Elle a passé les 8 dernières années en refuge, environnement qui l'a rendu méfiante envers les personnes inconnues. Son évaluation comportementale la place en 2/4, mais la belle apprend vite et se lie avec l'humain tout aussi rapidement. Une fois en confiance, elle se montre joueuse, câline, et pleine d'énergie ! Etant une pure American staffordshire, Nawak est une chienne de catégorie 2. Un terme qui peut faire peur, mais qui implique principalement de se faire délivrer un permis de détention par un professionnel agréé, et le fait qu'elle devra porter systématiquement une muselière sur la voie publique. Nawak rêve de rencontrer enfin une famille qui prendra soin d'elle jusqu'à la fin de sa vie. N'hésitez pas à rencontrer ce petit rayon de soleil :)

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Plouhinec
Shelter
SPA Plouhinec
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Bringing NAWAK home

What you'll need for NAWAK 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 NAWAK

What life with NAWAK looks like

NAWAK is a senior american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at SPA Plouhinec in Plouhinec.

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 NAWAK, answered.

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