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Ness

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Male · Adult · 8 years

Past: stray wandering identified not claimed The +: kind; affectionate; mischievous; expressive The -: certainly deaf; excessive attachment Health: ear problem Category 2: Summary of obligations and restrictions for dogs categories 1 and 2 Breed history: 33 to 41 cm for 11 to 17 kg; lifespan 12 to 14 years; originating from the United Kingdom; intelligent; stable; bold; affectionate; fearless; Loyal;

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Passé: errance identifié non réclamé Le + : gentil ; attachant ; espiègle ; expressif ; facile ; tire pas ; calme Le – : hyper attachement ; Santé : problème d’oreilles certainement sourd ; surpoids Catégorie 2 : Récapitulatif des obligations et restrictions pour les chiens catégories 1 et 2 Histoire de race : de 33 à 41 cm pour 11 à 17 kg ; espérance de vie 12 à 14 ans ; originaire Royaume-Uni ; intelligent ; Stable ; audacieux ; affectueux ; intrépide ; Loyal ; courageux

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de l
Living with Ness
  • ✓Microchipped
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Ness home

What you'll need for Ness in week one.

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    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

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

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About Ness

What life with Ness looks like

Ness is a large adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at SPA de l in France.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Ness, answered.

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