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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

NED is a very fearful dog, with many fears that he will need to overcome. He does not approach people and tends to avoid contact. Calm and gentle, a patient adopter will be required, and several visits will be necessary before he can be adopted. He is social with other animals of the same species.

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Ned est un chien très craintif, il a beaucoup de peurs qu'il lui faudra surmonter. Il ne vient pas au contact et fuit l'humain. Calme, doux, un adoptant patient sera demandé, plusieurs visites seront nécessaires pour pouvoir l'adopter. Il est sociable avec ses congénères.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Aix
Shelter
SPA Aix-en-Provence
Living with NED
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Aix-en-Provence · AixLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing NED home

What you'll need for NED 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 NED

What life with NED looks like

NED is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Aix-en-Provence in Aix.

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.

Note from the shelter: Very fearful dog requiring patient adopter and multiple visits before adoption

🇫🇷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 NED, answered.

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