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Nikita

German Shepherd · Female · Senior · 9 years

Nikita is a beautiful, strong-willed female dog who can be a good guard dog. Very active, she has had trouble settling down and therefore gaining weight with us. She is rather independent, not very affectionate, and will need to build a relationship. Her adoption fee is 325€, which includes veterinary costs (microchip identification, first vaccination, spaying/neutering, deworming). The shelter is open every day from Monday to Sunday (except Tuesdays) from 2 PM to 5 PM.

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Nikita est une belle chienne de caractère qui pourra être une bonne gardienne. Trés active, elle a dû mal à se poser et donc à prendre du poids chez nous. C'est une chienne plutôt indépendante, pas très câline avec qui il faudra créer une relation. Son adoption s'élève à 325€, cela comprend les frais vétérinaires (identification par puce électronique, la primo-vaccination, la stérilisation, le déparasitage). Le refuge est ouvert tous les jours du lundi au dimanche (sauf les mardis) de 14H à 17H.

Size

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

SPA de Périgueux

Living with Nikita

✓Vaccinated
✓Microchipped

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Nikita home

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About Nikita

What life with Nikita looks like

Nikita is a senior german shepherd dog waiting at SPA de Périgueux in France.

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, and shelters often cover sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and a passport. Confirm with the shelter what is included. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nikita, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nikita?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. SPA de Périgueux 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?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask SPA de Périgueux whether they will for Nikita, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Nikita already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: SPA de Périgueux lists Nikita as vaccinated and microchipped. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by SPA de Périgueux, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Nikita isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask SPA de Périgueux about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them 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.