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Adopt NIELS

Male · Adult · 7 years

NIELS has been waiting for its family for over two years at our shelter, yet it is a adorable companion that only wants to love and be loved. It is a joyful and endearing dog who will bring happiness to a family. It can live with children and share beautiful daily moments. We are looking for a home in the countryside for it, with a well-fenced yard, where it can thrive fully. NIELS must be the only animal in the household to fully enjoy the attention of its human family. It is very pleasant on walks, and also a dynamic dog with good endurance: it will be the perfect partner for someone who wants to do an activity like running with their dog or for an active family who loves outdoor activities.

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Niels attend sa famille depuis plus de deux ans au refuge… et pourtant, c’est un adorable compagnon qui ne demande qu’à aimer et être aimé. C’est un chien joyeux et attachant, qui fera le bonheur d’une famille. Il pourra vivre avec des enfants et partager de beaux moments du quotidien. Nous recherchons pour lui une maison à la campagne, avec un terrain bien clôturé, où il pourra s’épanouir pleinement. Niels devra être le seul animal du foyer afin de profiter pleinement de l’attention de ses humains. Très agréable en balade, Niels est aussi un chien dynamique avec une bonne endurance : il sera le partenaire idéal pour une personne qui veux faire une activité physique comme courir avec son chien ou une famille active qui aime les activités en plein air.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon
Shelter
SPA La Roche-sur-Yon
Living with NIELS
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA La Roche-sur-Yon · Roche Sur Yon

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing NIELS home

What you'll need for NIELS 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 NIELS

What life with NIELS looks like

NIELS is a adult dog waiting at SPA La Roche-sur-Yon in Roche Sur Yon.

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.

🇫🇷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 NIELS, answered.

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