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NILLA

Female · Senior · 9 years

The sweet NILLA was abandoned at our shelter with her unfortunate companion Thanatos. NILLA is a dog of the utmost gentleness who simply doesn't understand why she's here... A bit intimidated at first, NILLA quickly seeks out the arms of the humans she loves so much; the beautiful dog could live with children and probably with a companion.

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La douce Nilla a été abandonée au refuge avec son copain d'infortune Thanatos. Nilla est une chienne d'une extrême douceur et gentillesse qui ne comprend pas ce qu'elle fait ici... Un peu intimidée de prime abord, Nilla recherche très rapidement les bras des humains qu'elle aime tant ; la belle pourra vivre avec des enfants et probablement avec un copain.

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Chilleurs
Shelter
SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois
Living with NILLA
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois · Chilleurs
More dogs in Chilleurs →More dogs in France →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing NILLA home

What you'll need for NILLA 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 NILLA

What life with NILLA looks like

NILLA is a senior dog waiting at SPA Chilleurs-aux-Bois in Chilleurs.

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.

Chilleurs, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting NILLA, answered.

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