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Nikita

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Accueil Nikita American Staff, Femelle, née en août 2017 Catégorie : Adoptés DescriptionInformations complémentaires Arrivée au refuge, suite à une réquisition, sa propriétaire n'étant plus en capacité de la récupérer. Nikita est une grande sensible, qui a beaucoup de difficulté à gérer ses émotions. C'est une chienne dynamique et nerveuse, dont toute l'éducation est à faire. Nikita devra apprendre à se détacher de son humain et supporter la séparation. Elle recherche un adoptant présent et disponible, bienveillant et rassurant, sportif, qui a l'expérience des chiens hyper sensible. Un suivi comportemental à l'adoption sera également recommandé. Nikita est un chien de 2e catégorie et est donc concerné par la loi de 1999. De ce fait, les adoptants devront être majeur, présenter un casier judiciaire vierge, s'acquitter d'une attestation d'aptitude à la suite d'une formation de 7h, contracter une assurance responsabilité civile pour chien catégorisé et une évaluation comportementale de l'animal sera à repasser après l'adoption. Informations complémentaires Sexe Femelle Origine Race reconnue Race American Staffordshire Terrier Né en août 2017 Date d'arrivée au refuge janvier 2023 Identification 250268732034643 Conditions de vie Maison avec jardin indispensable Énergie Entente chats Non Entente chiens Ne s'entend pas avec les autres chiens Enfants Pas d’enfants en bas âge, oui adolescent Produits similaires Inaya Tarantino New Delhi

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
SPA de Loire Atlantique
Living with Nikita
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by SPA de Loire Atlantique · NantesLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Nikita home

What you'll need for Nikita 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 Nikita

What life with Nikita looks like

Nikita is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique in Nantes.

An young 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.

Nantes, 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. SPA de Loire Atlantique 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 — SPA de Loire Atlantique 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 SPA de Loire Atlantique 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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