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Adopt NELL

Female · Adult · 8 years

After more than 8 years of resigned life, reduced to a garden or a transport box stored in an entrance, today NELL is a calm, affectionate, and tender dog, joyful and very playful. NELL is stunning, both in her chocolate-colored beauty and spotted paws, and in her excellent temperament, always ready for a walk, a Cani course, playing fetch her passion, swimming, or simply snuggling in your arms for a huge hug or a sweet dream. NELL will be perfect for committed, understanding, and attentive humans. Okay, kids, okay cats, okay equids, okay dogs who leave her alone, but not okay chickens. Placed in foster care following numerous epilepsy crises since her abandonment at the shelter, NELL is waiting to find her new home. Contact:

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Après plus de 8 années de vie résignées, réduites à un jardin ou une caisse de transport stockée dans une entrée, Aujourd’hui Nell est une chienne apaisée, câline, tendre et affectueuse, joyeuse et très joueuse. Nell est superbe, autant par sa beauté couleur chocolat et ses pattes mouchetées, que par son excellent caractère, toujours partante pour une balade, une Cani course, jouer à la balle sa passion, se baigner ou tout simplement se blottir dans vos bras pour un énorme câlin ou un doux songe. Nell sera parfaite pour des humains investis, compréhensifs et attentionnés. Ok enfants, ok chats, ok équidés, ok chiens qui la laissent tranquille, mais pas ok poules. Contact: Lydie 06.52.47.21.20

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Chilleurs
Shelter
SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois
Living with NELL
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois · Chilleurs

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing NELL home

What you'll need for NELL 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 NELL

What life with NELL looks like

NELL is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois in Chilleurs.

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: Epilepsy - requires medication and understanding owners

🇫🇷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 NELL, answered.

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