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NIKITA

Female · Senior · 9 years

Nikita arrived at the shelter over 4 years ago. Transferred to increase her chances of being adopted, bounced from family to family who couldn't take care of her, she desperately waits for her forever family. It's true that Nikita is deaf and therefore requires special attention. It's also true that Nikita has a hunting instinct and doesn't necessarily get along with cats and her own kind. But Nikita is also a ball of love and affection who just wants to be loved and pampered. A dog who deserves more than the life behind bars that has been her daily routine for far too long.

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Nikita est arrivée à la SPA il y a plus de 4 ans. Transférer pour augmenter ses chances d'être adoptée, balloter de famille en famille qui ne l'ont pas assumé, elle attend désespérément sa famille pour la vie. C'est vrai que Nikita est sourde et nécessite donc une attention particulière. C'est vrai également que Nikita a un instinct de prédation et ne s'entend pas forcément avec les chats et ses congénères. Mais Nikita, c'est aussi une boule d'amour et d'affection qui ne demande qu'à être aimée et choyée. Une chienne qui mérite autre chose que la vie derrière les barreaux qui rythme son quotidien depuis bien trop longtemps.

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Ardennes
Shelter
Maubert-Fontaine)
Cared for by Maubert-Fontaine) · Ardennes

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing NIKITA home

What you'll need for NIKITA 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

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    €20–35

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About NIKITA

What life with NIKITA looks like

NIKITA is a senior dog waiting at Maubert-Fontaine) in Ardennes.

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.

🇫🇷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.

Ardennes, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting NIKITA, answered.

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