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Brittany Spaniel · Female · Senior · 9 years

NIKIE is a adorable mixed breed spaniel who arrived with us following the passing of her owner. She is gentle and very sociable with other dogs as well. She is not suitable for placement with children. As a dog who has long lived alone, she has a need, as a result, to be accompanied. She may have strong reactions depending on the context. We have not yet tested her compatibility with cats. NIKIE is evaluated 2/4, all will be explained directly at the shelter :)

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Nikie est une adorable croisée épagneul, arrivée chez nous après le décès de son propriétaire. Elle est douce et très sociable avec les chiens également. Elle ne sera pas placée avec des enfants. C'est une chienne qui a longtemps vecue seule, livrée a elle meme e qui a donc besoin, de ce fait, d'etre accompagnée. Elle peut avoir des réactions vives en fonction du contexte. Nous n'avons pas encore testé ses ententes avec les chats. Nikie est évalué 2/4, tout vous sera expliqué directement au refuge :)

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with NIKIE
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Rennes · RennesLearn about Brittany Spaniel

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing NIKIE home

What you'll need for NIKIE 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 NIKIE

What life with NIKIE looks like

NIKIE is a medium-sized senior brittany spaniel dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs patient, experienced owner due to past isolation and potential reactive behaviors. Behavioral assessment rated 2/4.

🇫🇷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 NIKIE, answered.

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