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NIKITA

Female · Adult · 8 years

NIKITA arrived at our shelter over 4 years ago. Transferred to increase her chances of being adopted, bouncing from family to family who couldn't commit, she desperately awaits her forever family. It's true that NIKITA is deaf and requires special attention. It's also true that NIKITA has a predatory instinct and may not get along with cats and other animals of the same species. But NIKITA, she's also a ball of love and affection that just wants to be loved and spoiled. A dog who deserves something better than the cage that has defined her daily life 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
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Laon
Shelter
SPA Laon
Living with NIKITA
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Laon · Laon
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Listed 3 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 medium-sized adult dog waiting at SPA Laon in Laon.

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.

Note from the shelter: Deaf, high prey drive, requires experienced owner

🇫🇷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.

Laon, 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 Laon 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 Laon 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 Laon 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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